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Powerful Storm Drenches Southern California With Heavy Rain

LOS ANGELES (AP)–Rain drenched Southern California on Tuesday as a powerful storm slid down the state, snarling traffic as vehicles spun out and raising the threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires. Nearly 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain …

Moderate Slide Risk in Wyoming and Idaho Backcountry

Backcountry users in northwestern Wyoming and eastern Idaho are being warned to be careful following two avalanche deaths. The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center rated the avalanche danger as moderate above 7,500 feet Friday. It says clear skies and warm …

Avalanche Warnings for Western Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says the danger of snow slides continues to be high in western Colorado. Backcountry travelers triggered several avalanches over the weekend around Red Mountain Pass, but no injuries were reported Forecasters said Monday hikers and …