As the winter storm pummels the Sierra Nevada, here’s how avalanches can happen and how often they occur across California: ...

Backcountry travel allows people to get out into the wilderness and enjoy the beauty—but it comes with its own dangers, ...

Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30°. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30° with no ...

Avalanches are possible on any slope steeper than 30 degrees and occur most frequently at 35 to 50 degrees.

How do you stop an avalanche from racing down a hill? It’s something the Caltrans Avalanche Team has to contend with year-round, not just when it snows. To keep ...

A winter storm warning forecast up to 8 feet of snow in California’s Lake Tahoe Region and the avalanche conditions were ...

Here’s a look at avalanches, how they occur and some tips on how to stay safe: It generally takes just two ingredients to create dangerous conditions: A slope of 30 degrees or more and layers upon ...

Avalanches are becoming more frequent. Here’s how to survive one - There are a few things you can do to increase your chances of survival ...