It's finally dumping. This means it's time to dust off your gear and get practicing with your beacon.
To refresh your memory on how to save a life, Backcountry Access (BCA) has just released a homegrown, three-part video series on the essentials of avalanche rescue: beacon searching, probing, and shoveling. Check 'em out on the BCA education page: http://www.backcountryaccess.com/english/education/learning.php#videos