Historically, March is the month most likely to see fatal avalanches. Here are some expert safety tips to keep in mind before ...

A deadly avalanche buried a group of backcountry skiers and their guides near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada as an intense storm brought heavy snow to the region on February 17. Six of the ...

An avalanche killed at least eight skiers on a guided backcountry excursion near Lake Tahoe. CU expert Nathalie Vriend explains what happens in an avalanche and shares survival techniques—read on The ...

Here's what to know about the potential risk factors for a roof collapse due to snow buildup, according to FEMA.

Snow doesn’t melt based only on the air temperature — other factors like sun, wind, humidity and ground warmth play a role. Solar radiation and surface heat can cause melting even when thermometers ...