1.   An extreme avalanche warning went into effect in southeastern British Columbia after three separate avalanches claimed the lives of at least eight people.

2.   In the French Alps, an avalanche claimed yet another victim Thursday.

3.   In Montana, the two avalanches claimed the lives of an experienced climber and a snowmobiler.

4.   The avalanche claimed the lives of two policemen, one firefighter and a volunteer, Shinoda said.