Roof Avalanche in Breckenridge Injures Two Teens

One teen remains seriously injured after a roof avalanche buried them under snow outside a Colorado home.

Two teens were playing outside a home in Breckenridge, Colorado, when they were buried by a roof avalanche, leaving one seriously injured.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns that roof avalanches are a common hazard in mountain communities, especially with current unusual snow accumulation.
Officials urge caution, advising residents to avoid playing near snowy roofs and to shovel roofs early to prevent potential avalanches.
The last fatal roof avalanche in Colorado occurred in March 2023, with five fatalities recorded in the past 30 years.
Roof avalanches typically occur during large snowstorms or rapid warming following a storm, posing significant risks.