An avalanche Tuesday near Castle Peak in the Lake Tahoe area swept away 15 backcountry skiers and guides, killing nine, The Sacramento Bee reported. Six were rescued. A search continues for one ...

A dry January followed by heavy snowfall created dangerous avalanche conditions in the West. Nine people in California and two in Utah died in snowslides this past week. Dangerous and life-threatening ...

An avalanche — a mass of snow moving down a slope — happens most often in the wilderness. Watching for forecasts, bringing the proper gear and getting training to prepare for them can help with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin and Dr. Ethan Greene, the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, explain ...

It’s been nearly 48 hours since 15 skiers went missing in the Sierra Nevada following a backcountry avalanche. A group of skiers and professional guides were traversing the Castle Peak area of the ...

FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin and Dr. Ethan Greene, the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, explain what causes avalanches and why they often happen after snow droughts.