A tragic avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada has emerged as one of the most devastating in U.S. history, claiming eight lives and leaving one skier unaccounted for. Despite this calamity, the threat of avalanches continues to be extraordinarily high.
Record-breaking temperatures, a fragile snowpack, and an intense influx of heavy 'Sierra Cement' snow have led to a perfect storm for disaster. Experts caution that this tragic incident serves as a harbinger of how the climate crisis is altering winter conditions in the West.
Meteorologists are predicting additional storms, increased winds, and unstable snow in the upcoming days. Mountain environments remain perilous, and the likelihood of further avalanches is far from diminished.
This video explores what transpired, why the danger continues to grow, and how swiftly changing weather patterns are posing new risks in the Sierra Nevada.
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