Billy Newman had two questions on his mind on Thursday morning: would he need to blast the mountain later that day? And if so, when? Snow had begun barrelling across parts of Highway 50 the night ...

A clean, low-mile 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71 pickup in a desirable spec just sold in a Bring a Trailer auction at a higher sale ...

Skiers, snowmobilers and hikers can set off an avalanche when a layer of snow collapses and starts to slide down the slope. In the U.S., avalanches are most common from December to April ...

The Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) said one of its three forecasters could be laid off next week as part of the federal government's staff cuts. It says the decision could put lives at risk.

which is below Alta on State Road 210. A man near the avalanche was able to walk off the mountain with just minor scratches. It's believed he was the only person near the avalanche when it occurred.