Visitors hoping to get into Yosemite National Park amid a powerful winter storm are facing closures, hazardous road conditions and limited lodging options.

Backcountry explorers reported dozens of avalanches in Colorado’s mountain ranges over the weekend after officials warned of increased danger on the state’s slopes.

Watch as an avalanche rolls down the slopes of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur, Italy, on Tuesday. A long line of skiers waiting for ...

An avalanche that occurred in Romania’s Bucegi Massif over the weekend was captured on camera. The footage shows the moment when two people are caught under slabs of snow detached from the slope.

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Six skiers have been rescued, and nine people remain missing after they were trapped in an avalanche in California, officials said. In the latest update, authorities announced that six skiers who ...

Eight of the nine skiers who were reported missing after an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday have been found dead. Officials said one person is still missing and presumed dead.

Historically, March is the month most likely to see fatal avalanches. Here are some expert safety tips to keep in mind before ...

A good Samaritan who helped rescue two backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche on Saturday, is urging caution and preparation.Dr. David Hughes, a Colorado eme ...

Skiers waiting for a lift in Courmayeur, Italy, had a bit of a fright on February 17, when they were engulfed in a cloud of snow dust from a nearby avalanche. The dramatic moment was caught on camera ...