What is your problem? Not all avalanches are made the same. As a result, travel and decisions in avalanche terrain are influenced by the kind of avalanche you expect to encounter. youtu.be/pVxRQS03f-E #gettheforecast

Since 2014, the Friends of CAIC have invested over $1.8M into avalanche forecasting, education, and technology throughout Colorado! Our FY2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) annual report is available here: avalanche.state.co.us/wp-content/upl…

A backcountry tourer was caught buried and killed in an avalanche in the First Creek Drainage, of Berthoud Pass, on December 26, 2020. The preliminary report is available here: avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_r… Our sincerest condolences to friends and family of the victim.

The CAIC (CAIC:Statewide Info) has issued an avalanche watch for 9 of the 10 backcountry zones here in Colorado. Get the forecast: avalanche.state.co.us

A quick PSA on persistent slab avalanches. Remember to pay attention to the slopes you are crossing AND the connected terrain. SLOPE ANGLE MATTERS! youtube.com/watch?v=w0WXZ5…

The CAIC:Statewide Info has issued a Special Avalanche Advisory for the Front Range and Vail Summit Zone. But what does that mean? Watch this video to learn more about special products. #gettheforecast #Coavysafety #COAvalancheinfo

Brian Lazar, CAIC deputy director, put together this outlook for Colorado's snowpack. Join the Friends of CAIC today and get access to the last Member Snowpack Update which will you a more in-depth look at the snowpack by each region.

Avalanche activity has slowed. The wind has done its damage and it is becoming increasingly difficult to trigger avalanches. However, you can still trigger dangerous avalanches in wind-loaded terrain. Get the forecast and keep sending in those obs. avalanche.state.co.us

Snow is knocking on our door! This will be a nice refresh for many parts of the state. However, with the new snow, you can expect growing slabs and avalanches breaking deeper in the snowpack. Don't let the fresh pow cloud your judgment. Get the forecast: avalanche.state.co.us

On February 1, 2021, a group of backcountry skiers triggered a large avalanche near Silverton. Four people were caught, carried, and fully buried in the debris. The group recovered one person with minor injuries. The other three people are still missing. #COAvyincident

Regardless of what the avalanche danger is rated at in your zone, if you trigger an avalanche, the avalanche will be large enough to kill you. As you prepare to recreate in the backcountry over the weekend, make sure to check the avalanche forecast. colorado.gov/avalanche

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We are very sad to report there were two fatal avalanche accidents today in CO. One near Mt. Trelease and one Near Rollins Pass. You can read the prelim. report on the CAIC:Statewide Info website. Our condolences go out to everyone that is impacted by these accidents.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC hi-res weather models are just starting to capture the whole event for this weekend. Expect rapidly rising avalanche danger for the Front Range. Get the forecast: colorado.gov/avalanche.

1,290 zone forecasts 36 regional forecasts 282 backcountry weather forecasts These amazing figures represent some of the CAIC's work to date for the 2020-2021 season. Support these forecasts by making a donation today. avalanche.state.co.us/join-or-donate/

$267. This is what it costs to keep a backcountry forecaster in the field for a day. All gifts and memberships between March 22 and April 1 will be matched up to $25,000 and will go towards CAIC's forecasting operations Support your forecasters now: avalanche.state.co.us/join-or-donate/

The avalanche danger will rise in proportion with the amount of new snow and wind-drifting. You should anticipate a change in the avalanche problem list and check the CAIC's forecasts for an update on the changing avalanche conditions. Get the forecast: colorado.gov/avalanche

Avalanches are starting to break widely and can easily take you for a dangerous ride. Be careful if you are traveling above rocks, cliffs, or abrupt gullies where even a small avalanche can be dangerous. Get the forecast: colorado.gov/avalanche

Another spring storm will impact Colorado today. With more snow and wind, you can expect the avalanche hazard to increase. A period of cautious travel is warranted as this storm plays out. Get the forecast: colorado.gov/avalanche

The first incident of the 22/23 season has been reported. On 11.1.2022, two skiers were descending a couloir on Greg Mace Peak, near Ashcroft, when skier 2 triggered a large avalanche and was caught and carried. Thankfully they were not buried or injured. ow.ly/gHE650Lte7s