Avalanche Engulfs Cars on Highway Telluride, Colorado — January 12, 2026 A routine drive through a scenic mountain pass turned into a fight for survival Monday when a massive avalanche broke loose from a ridge, engulfing a line of stopped vehicles under tons of snow and ice. Filmed from the driver's seat, the terrifying clip begins with traffic at a standstill on a narrow, snow-covered road. A passenger suddenly shouts, “Oh my god, look, an avalanche,” as a plume of white appears high on the mou