Crews Set Off Avalanches In High Country In Unusually Active Season
The last nine days in Colorado has forced seasoned avalanche forecasters out of retirement to help manage the historic slides.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about avalanches in Colorado, with a focus on recent CAIC updates.
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The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) released a full accident report on a fatal avalanche in Boss Basin, Resolution Creek area south of Ptarmigan Pass near Vail Pass in Eagle County. The incident occurred March 7, 2026, with the skier recovered deceased at sunrise March 8 after rescue efforts. This report analyzes the terrain, snowpack, and weather conditions that contributed to the avalanche. [CAIC news page and report summary]
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CAIC maintains ongoing advisories and analyses for avalanche conditions across Colorado, including daily danger ratings and special advisories when conditions are elevated. Recent coverage highlights widespread avalanche activity and warnings as storms drive active cycles in the high country. [CAIC news and advisory notices]
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Outside CAIC, national and local outlets have reported on avalanche activity in Colorado during active seasons, including related incidents involving backcountry users and responses from rescue services. These reports emphasize the persistent danger in backcountry terrain during and after storms. [CBS News and other news aggregations]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact CAIC report link and pull the most recent CAIC daily avalanche advisory for Colorado, and I can summarize the key findings (weather, snowpack, terrain, and safety recommendations) in a concise briefing. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- CAIC News & Fatal Accident Report in Boss Basin (March 7–8, 2026) [CAIC news page]
- CAIC advisories and historical coverage of dangerous conditions in Colorado [CAIC News & Media]
- Related national/local reporting on Colorado avalanche activity and warnings [CBS News and aggregators]