Dangerous avalanche conditions are widespread across Colorado following a big New Year's storm.

An unstable snowpack due to topsy-turvy weather late last year was one of the factors behind the first deadly avalanche of the year in Colorado, according to investigators.

According to a social media post, since Christmas, CAIC has received hundreds of reports of avalanches across the state. Most of these reports describe common signs of persistent slab avalanches ...

The persistent slab avalanche was rated a “D2” or strong enough bury, injure or kill a person, and occurred on the northwest-facing slope of Red Mountain 3 at around 11,300 feet. CAIC ...

Steamboat Ski Resort issues warning after guest triggers avalanche on closed trail The incident occurred at about 11 a.m., according to the CAIC, in an area locally known as “Bollywood” in the ...

He reported the avalanche to Avalanche Canada’s mountain information network, saying that a “very soft storm slab” was accidentally triggered. Neuspiel, who guides in the backcountry as ...

The persistent slab avalanche occurred on a northwest-facing slope around 11,300 feet, the report states. “We extend our deepest condolences to the skier’s family, friends, and community ...

The stability of Colorado’s current snowpack is comparable to a house of cards, as demonstrated by the number of avalanche warnings, watches and special avalanche advisories issued by the Colorado ...

"There's really nothing you could see in a snow pit right now that could tell you that the snowpack is good to go," said CAIC forecaster Jason Konigsberg in a video posted to the CAIC instagram.