Avalanche forecasters Mark Staples (above) and Doug Chabot dig snow pits to assess snowpack. (Photo: U.S. Forest Service) “Avalanche forecasts aren’t produced by machines,” Schell said.

As Memorial Day weekend draws near and many are planning outdoor activities, it is important to remember to keep safety in ...

THESE ARE PHOTOS FROM THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE OFFICIALS SAYING WINDS ARE PUSHING THE FLAMES TO GRASS, DEAD AND DOWNED LOGS AND TIMBER. THERE ARE ONLY EVACUATIONS FOR RECREATION FACILITIES AT SNOW ...