Winter sports fanatics know that while mountains are beautiful, they can come with dangers. KSHB's Caleb Chevalier explains how the right conditions can lead to avalanches.

Avalanche defined as a rapid snow mass flow down slopes. Forms when weak layers collapse under slab weight. Four types: slab, loose snow, wet snow, and glide avalanches. Triggers include heavy snow, ...

A series of snowstorms in the Western U.S. is beneficial to water supply, despite causing avalanches already.