Is Artificial Intelligence The Future of Avalanche Forecasting? Considered by some observers as more of an art than a science, avalanche forecasting involves a unique combination of human observation, analysis, and interpretation. Perhaps even some good luck. Even the best forecasters only reach about 75% accuracy in their predictions. After all, they are human too and susceptible to bias and imperfection just like the rest of us. One […] Avalanche Ryan Kime | June 22, 2022 3 Comments
Heavy Snow up to Multiple FEET Set to Hit California Today | Winter Storm Warnings and Avalanche Warnings in Effect A Winter Storm Watch is still in effect for northern California today, with multiple FEET in the forecast between now and the weekend. There should be a brief respite on Sunday, before kicking off again on Monday with a couple more feet of snow. With extreme snow comes increased avalanche risk. NWS Sacramento has issued avalanche warnings, which following recent […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 13, 2018 1 Comment
Avalanche Warning for Lake Tahoe Today & Tomorrow: NOAA has issued an Avalanche Warning as well as a Winter Storm Warning for Lake Tahoe, CA/NV for today and tomorrow. Please always check Avalanche.org before heading into the backcountry. Avalanche danger in the Lake Tahoe region will be HIGH from 4pm today until 7am Thursday. Avalanche danger is currently rates as CONSIDERABLE, the rating the most people under. * TIMING…IN […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 3, 2017 0 Comments
Avalanche Warning for Colorado Today: HIGH Avalanche Danger 12-24″ of new snow has fallen on top of weak snowpack layers in Colorado in the past 24 hours. Avalanche danger is rated as HIGH near and above treeline. * AVALANCHE DANGER…IS HIGH NEAR AND ABOVE TREELINE AND CONSIDERABLE ELSEWHERE. – NOAA Denver, CO today A Winter Storm Warning continues for Colorado today forecasting another 3-6″ of snow today for […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 11, 2016 0 Comments
Avalanche Warning for Utah Extended 24-Hours Until Tomorrow Morning: **this article was updated at 1pm MST on Jan. 21st, 2016 NOAA and the Utah Avalanche Center have extended their Avalanche Warning in Utah for 24 hours through tomorrow morning at 6am VERY DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS EXIST. MANY AVALANCHES HAVE OCCURRED OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS AND MORE ARE LIKELY TODAY DUE TO RECENT SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS. STAY OFF […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 21, 2016 1 Comment
“Avalanche Warning” Issued for Colorado Today The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued an “Avalanche Warning” for the San Juan mountains of Colorado for today and tomorrow. If you plan to ski backcountry in the San Juans today or tomorrow, don’t. Go ski at Wolf Creek or any of the other 6 ski resorts open in Colorado and stay in bounds. Backcountry travel is NOT […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 17, 2015 1 Comment
NOAA: “Avalanche Warning” for Utah Today After 16″ of Snow NOAA has issued an Avalanche Warning in Utah today after 12″+ of snow has fallen in the Wasatch mountains of Utah. The Alta-Collins weather station was showing 15″ of new snow as of this morning at 8am. This new snow is dense and heavy creating the potential for dangerous avalanche conditions. The Utah Avalanche Center closed down a month earlier than normal this year on March 31st due to low snowfall this winter. This is ironic […] Weather SnowBrains | May 17, 2015 0 Comments
2-4 FEET of Snow for Colorado | Blizzard & Avalanche Warnings: The San Juan mountain range of Colorado (Telluride, Silverton) is currently under a Blizzard Warning, a Winter Storm Warning, and an Avalanche Warning. 2-4 feet of new snow is expected from the current storm that is expected to finally blow through on Tuesday evening. As of March 2nd, Telluride has already gotten 21″ of snow out of this storm. Silverton has already gotten 22″ of snow out of this storm and 8-12 more inches are expected tonight and tomorrow. Blizzard Warnings have been issued above 10,000 feet for the San Juans and also a portion of the southern central mountains (the red in the first graphic) […] Weather SnowBrains | March 3, 2015 0 Comments