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1 dead, 3 injured in avalanche in northwestern British Columbia

Jane Skrypnek
Saanich News
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:25 UTC
An April 11, 2023 avalanche near Stewart, B.C. has killed one heliskier and left three others injured, Last Frontier Heliskiing confirmed.
© Black Press Media file photoAn April 11, 2023 avalanche near Stewart, B.C. has killed one heliskier and left three others injured, Last Frontier Heliskiing confirmed.
An avalanche in northwestern B.C. killed one heliskier and left three others injured Tuesday afternoon (April 11).

A group of five was touring around a remote mountain lodge about 150 kilometres north of Stewart when they were caught in the slide, Last Frontier Heliskiing said in a statement. Three of them were injured and one died.

BC Emergency Health Services said it responded with three ambulance crews to the area at 3:37 p.m. and took one person to hospital via air ambulance. It didn't comment on the condition of any of the other skiers.

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Giant avalanche kills 3 sherpa climbers on Mount Everest, Nepal


SnowBrains
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:35 UTC
Climbers ascend the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest.
© Madisonmountaneering.comClimbers ascend the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest.
There's been a disaster on the world's tallest peak.

Three Sherpa climbers were navigating the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest when a serac on the glacier above them collapsed. According to reports in The Himalayan Times and the website Everest Chronicle, the three Sherpas climbers were buried by the avalanche on Wednesday morning and were reported missing after a series of snowstorms in the region had created unstable snow conditions.

The following video shows the massive avalanche that occurred on Wednesday, which was shared by climber Lakpa T. Sherpa and uploaded to his Instagram account:

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Mauna Kea's summit gets a springtime dusting of snow in Hawaii


Hawaii News Now
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:12 UTC
A winter weather advisory is up for the summits of Hawaii Island as icy conditions continue.
A winter weather advisory is up for the summits of Hawaii Island as icy conditions continue.
A winter weather advisory is up for the summits of Hawaii Island as icy conditions continue.

Photos from Mauna Kea's summit show a springtime dusting of snow.

And forecasters say flurries are possible through Thursday night. Some spots could see up to an inch of snow.

Mauna Kea Access Road is closed above the 9,200-foot elevation given the inclement weather.

For the latest details, click here.

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In the middle of April, some Lebanese regions are covered in snow


lbcgroup.tv
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:42 UTC
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Lebanon is known for having four seasons, with the spring season showcasing in the country with blossoming nature and blooming flora and fauna represented by the season's vibrant colors.

However, the Lebanese woke up on Wednesday with wintery weather and snow covering some mountainous regions in the country.

Villages like Bcharre, Laklouk, and Fakra were again covered in a beautiful white coat in the middle of April.

Instantly, many social media users rushed to showcase this gorgeous scene in springtime:

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Snowbasin resort in Utah breaks historic snowfall record with 600 inches


SnowBrains
Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:32 UTC
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Snowbasin, UT, has seen a record snowfall of 600 inches this season, beating its previous record by a mind-blowing 125 inches. The 22/23 season has seen endless powder days, but the weather is slowly shifting, and temperatures are warming up, and spring skiing is officially here.

Snowbasin announced two weeks ago that the resort will stay open until April 23, 2023. Here is an update on what to expect for the next two weeks of spring skiing at Snowbasin.
Although it is hard to believe, spring is here, and this historic season is coming to an end. We've enjoyed endless powder days, record snowfall, and all-time conditions. After experiencing our longest ski season in history and pushing things out as far as we can, we have to start scaling back our operations. We have already begun saying goodbye to some of our incredible team members that are off to their next season's adventures, and with these hard farewells comes the need to prioritize our offerings for the remainder of the season. We hope you enjoy the final weeks as we bring this incredible season to a close. Thank you for being a part of history with us this year at Snowbasin. We are looking forward to starting the construction of DeMoisy Express upon closing, and welcoming you back next winter with even more offerings for you to enjoy!

Davy Ratchford, Vice President and General Manager of Snowbasin Resort
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Rare snow and hail hit Al Baha region of Saudi Arabia, disrupting traffic


Gulf News
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:51 UTC
Vehicles stuck in Al Baha.
Some parts of Saudi Arabia, particularly the Al Baha region, were hit by unusual hail and snowfall on Monday morning.

Cumulus thunderstorms were responsible for the unusual precipitation, which resulted in the closure of several roads and disruption of traffic in the area.

Video clips shared on social media showed accumulation of hail that caused vehicles to get stuck on the closed roads.

Emergency teams from the municipality had to remove stones and hail from the roads while the city's parks turned white.

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Avalanche kills at least five people in south-eastern France


Guardian
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:48 UTC
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Five people have been killed and one is missing after an avalanche near Mont Blanc in southeastern France.

Among the dead were two mountain guides caught by the snow tumbling down the Armancette glacier, the prefecture for the Haute-Savoie department said on Sunday.

Investigators have been called in to help with the search for the person still unaccounted for in the Alps.

One person also suffered slight injuries in the avalanche while eight others also swept up were unharmed, the prefecture said. The avalanche covered an area of 1,000 metres by 500 metres.

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Snowbird resort in Utah got 5 FEET of April snow in 3 days - season total currently 809 inches

Francis Xavier
unofficialnetworks.com
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:48 UTC
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Here's a couple quick photos of the April showers have totaled 60+ inches since Sunday at Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah.

Yesterday the resort had avalanche on the lower portion of Mt. Superior and above the Chickadee lift, which forced Little Cottonwood Canyon back into interlodge.

A full search was conducted of the avalanche debris which confirmed that no guests or employees were buried.


Comment: Another report from April 5th: Snowbird resort in Utah breaks all-time snowfall record with 792 inches of fresh snow this season

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Spring snow blankets Jiuzhaigou in SW China


CGTN
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:29 UTC
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Spring snow fell in Jiuzhaigou County, southwest China's Sichuan Province on April 6, forming a fairytale snow scenery.

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming celebrates snowiest season ever with 594 inches of snow


SnowBrains
Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:27 UTC
Unforgettable days at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort this winter.
© P.M.Fadden/SnowBrainsUnforgettable days at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort this winter.
The latest snowstorm brought four inches to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, and with it, made history. With 594″ of fresh snow this season, winter 2022/23 is officially the resort's snowiest winter ever.

The previous record of 577″ was set in 1997. The resort's worst year was 1987, with just 250″.

The resort currently has a 138″ base, 122% of the average for this time of year.

Snowfall records have fallen across the country this winter, enabling many resorts to extend their seasons. JHMR will not be one, sticking to its originally scheduled Sunday, April 9th, closing day.

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