Colorado transportation officials are considering using remote control to reduce avalanche danger to drivers instead of using artillery shells on mountain roads.
Transportation engineer Peter Kozinski says Europeans are using a remote controlled system that uses an oxygen-propane mix to force an explosion in the snow pack.
According to KCNC-TV, the department is now trying to find money to pay for the program. One proposal would create a partnership with mountain communities.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles in World-First Safety Policy 
Cape Cod Faces Highest Snow Risk as New Coastal Storm Forms 
Berkshire Utility Presses Wildfire Appeal With Billions at Stake 
These Five Technologies Increase The Risk of Cyber Claims 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.