Special Public Avalanche Warning in Effect for Central Rockies Through Monday A Special Public Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Central Rockies, including Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks, and Kananaskis Country, through Monday, March 24. Avalanche Canada issued the warning in collaboration with Parks Canada and provincial authorities. “A Special Public Avalanche Warning is in place for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks, and Kananaskis Country, through […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
European Avalanche Institutes Urge to Exercise Restraint Post Snowstorm The European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) has issued a stark warning for winter sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, January 29, following significant snowfall in the Alps. Up to 1 meter (3 feet) of snow has accumulated on the south side of the Alps since Sunday, January 26, creating hazardous conditions for off-piste skiing and snowboarding. “On this first sunny day, restraint […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 29, 2025 2 Comments
Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Warning for Lake Tahoe, CA | Backcountry Travel is Not Recommended The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee, California, has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains, including the Greater Lake Tahoe area, effective through Sunday morning. Related: [VIDEO] Steamboat Resort, CO, Warns of Dangers of Ducking Ropes Following Largest Inbounds Avalanche in 20-Years “A natural avalanche cycle is expected today. Avalanches large enough to bury people, possibly […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 14, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Warns of Dangerous Avalanche Conditions During Thanksgiving Week The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers of a significant increase in avalanche danger across the Colorado mountains during Thanksgiving week. An atmospheric river is bringing heavy snowfall to Colorado this week, with up to three feet expected in some areas and at least two feet across much of the mountains. Related: Avalanche Watch Issued For Sierra […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 26, 2024 0 Comments
Avalanche Watch Issued For Sierra Nevada Backcountry Avalanche Warning ISSUED: Friday, November 22, 2024 – 6:54 A.M. EXPIRES: Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 6:54 A.M. A period of HIGH avalanche danger is expected tonight and may continue into tomorrow. You could trigger an avalanche large enough to bury a person today in certain areas, especially at and below treeline. This is where problematic old weak snow exists below the new snow. Conditions are […] Industry News Press Release | November 22, 2024 0 Comments
CAIC Issues Avalanche Warning for Large Parts of Colorado’s Mountain Ranges from Wednesday to Friday The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued an avalanche warning for large parts of Colorado’s mountain ranges from Wednesday, February 7, to Friday, February 9. Avalanche warnings are in place for the Park Range and Flat Top mountains, Grand and Battlement Mesa’s, the West Elks through the Ragged and Ruby Mountains to Huntsman Ridge, as well as San Juan, […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
After 500 Avalanches in a Week in Colorado, CAIC Advises to Avoid Avalanche Terrain The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) warns that avalanche danger in the Northern and Central Mountains across Colorado remains at a Level 4 out of 5. Strong winds and sustained snowfall on Monday created very dangerous conditions and these conditions are anticipated to last at least until Wednesday and a special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for the rest of […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
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
6-9 FEET of Snow Forecast for Mt. Shasta, CA | “Avalanche Watch” in Effect 14,162-foot Mt. Shasta in California is forecast to receive 6-9 feet of snow from this weekend’s storms. Yes, 6-8 feet of snow. NOAA has just issued an avalanche watch for Mt. Shasta. The storm that is rolling in right now is forecast to create many avalanche on the above tree-line slopes of Mt. Shasta. These avalanches will be strong enough to power down into the below tree-line area of Mt. Shasta. Please stay away from Mt. Shasta this weekend. Mt. Shasta own the USA’s single storm snowfall record at 189-inches of snow that occurred from February 13th – 19th, 1959. […] Weather Miles Clark | February 6, 2015 6 Comments
Avalanche Warning Issued for Australia Today: Just yesterday, the New South Wales National Parks and WIldlife Service in Australia issued an avalanche warning for the Kosciuszko National Park (which holds Australia’s highest peak, Mt. Kosciuszko, at 7,310 ft). Avalanches are more rare in Australia than in Europe and North America, but not unheard of. Two snowboarders lost their lives in an avalanche in Australia earlier this month. We’ve never seen an avalanche warning issued, so things must […] Avalanche SnowBrains | July 23, 2014 0 Comments
NOAA: “Avalanche Warning” for Washington’s Cascades & Mount Hood, OR FURTHER HEAVY SNOW AND THEN POTENTIAL RAIN SHOULD BE SEEN IN THE MT RAINIER TO MT HOOD AREA WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. THIS IS VERY LIKELY TO CAUSE WET LOOSE…STORM SLAB AND WIND SLAB AVALANCHE CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA. AN AVALANCHE WARNING IS ISSUED […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 23, 2014 1 Comment
NOAA: “Avalanche Warning” for Teton Mountains, WY NOAA is issuing Avalanche Warnings this year per the request of local avalanche centers. The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center tells us that “HEAVY SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS HAVE CREATED VERY DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS.” Please avoid travel in these zones. […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 13, 2014 0 Comments
NOAA: “Avalanche Warning” for Wasatch Mountains in Utah The Utah Avalanche Center ranked avalanche danger in Utah at “High” above, near, and below tree line yesterday. It’s down from “Extreme” from two days ago. A girl was killed in an avalanche near Salt Lake City on Saturday. Please read this warning and we’d recommend staying out of the backcountry for a while. THIS AVALANCHE WARNING IS FOR ALL MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL UTAH. THE LARGEST SNOWSTORM OF THE […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 11, 2014 0 Comments