Avalanche Warnings Saved Lives in Colorado | Denver News

Colorado’s February snowstorm turned into a high-stakes avalanche warning saga, with record snowfall and wind creating dangerous conditions—especially as Presidents Day weekend loomed. Despite a deadly avalanche in California that killed nine, Colorado avoided any fatalities for the first time in 22 years, ending the season with just one death. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center credits their aggressive outreach: 81% of backcountry travelers checked their website, and 92% said avalanche conditions directly shaped their trips, leading them to safer terrain. It’s proof that timely info saves lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bddfbb19420bb77