An earth scientist explains the impact that ice loss can have on the stability of the surrounding mountain slopes and glacial lakes.

Many people living in the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, Rocky Mountains, Iceland, and Alaska have experienced glacial lake outburst floods of one type or another.

The National Park Service said the designated snow season began on Jan. 2 and lasts until Mar. 31, per CNA. It warned those who enter parks without a permit or fail to carry the required snow ...

Explore the best experiences to have in U.S. national parks across this sprawling mountain range, from stunning hikes to wildlife encounters.

Would you travel to Poland to take a dip in icy waters? Would you do it to raise money for charity? Steve Woods and his wife, Rev. Krista Moore, took the plunge in frigid Lake Simcoe for charity last ...

California is a state of jaw-dropping natural beauty. There are the towering granite spires and crystal-clear lakes of the Sierra Nevada, cascading waterfalls in Yosemite’s majestic mountains ...

Three skiers were likely killed when an avalanche swept them away on a remote mountain range in Alaska, authorities said Wednesday. The three adult skiers were flown by helicopter to the remote ...

GIRDWOOD, Alaska (AP) — Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and likely killed under the weight of dozens of feet of snow, Alaska State ...

A rainy, foggy Thursday morning in the Ottawa-Gatineau area turned icy later on, according to Environment Canada. What was first a mix of weather alerts about fog, rain and a sudden drop in ...

Curious and puzzling objects are appearing as glaciers around the world continue to thaw. From oddly shaped wooden tools and carved figures to the remains of long-gone people, these discoveries are ...

DENVER — Snow is back in Colorado just before a weekend warmup. The 9NEWS Weather Impact Team issued a Weather Impact Alert for Friday morning for fog across much of the Front Range and heavy ...