While avalanche danger across most of the state has dropped to the Moderate (2 of 5) level for the first time in weeks, the ...

on a 5-step scale. Although this level classifies the danger only as "considerable," not as "high" or "very high" at 4 or 5, around half of fatal avalanche accidents take place in these conditions ...

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center cautioned that "spooky moderate" conditions existed. But what does that really mean ...

CAIC issues avalanche danger ratings based on the North American Public Avalanche Danger Scale from LOW danger (Level 1) to EXTREME danger (Level 5). During certain avalanche conditions ...

SEATTLE — Avalanche danger in the Olympics and Cascades isn ... we recommend 48-72 hours let the snowpack heal, let these large scale avalanches run their natural course then go out backcountry ...