U.S. Army officials have been urging modernization of avalanche control in Colorado ... CDOT officials have set a goal of becoming “howitzer-free” on I-70 and phasing out the state’s ...

This comes as the department plans to stop using military artillery, the Howitzer Gun. In total, UDOT has 29 Wyssen towers, 23 Gazex Exploders and other Remote Avalanche Control Systems.

Avalanches have forever posed risks to ski resorts, mountain highways, and towns. If left unmitigated, they often result in damage, injury, and even loss of life. The longer snow builds up ...