Avalanche

Wet snow avalanches are starting earlier in the season as global temperatures rise. But it turns out, it’s not wise to generalize when it comes to avalanche risk.

In other news, state leaders are asking the federal government for $1 billion to support Great Salt Lake after President Donald Trump said it was "very important" to save the lake.

Since it went into effect less than two months ago, the bill has already gotten complaints from Utah's tourism hotspots. In other news, there were three fatal avalanches in Utah in the last week.

The snow beneath our skis is firm and our metal edges cut tight turns with precision as we descend from the clouds, honoring three of Logan’s finest the best way we know how.

The bill would tighten the maximum age gap allowed in child marriages. In other news, Little Cottonwood Canyon was temporarily closed on Thursday so crews could work on avalanche mitigation.

In other news, multiple rallies over the weekend sought to show support for marginalized communities. And, an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon killed one person and injured another.

In other news, avalanche warnings have increased in several parts of Utah, with human-caused avalanches likely. And, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources director is retiring.

Avalanche danger in the Utah mountains has been high this year. Listen to hear what a ski patroller and a physicist can teach us about why avalanches happen and how to stay safe on the slopes.

State Sen. Chris Wilson from District 2 wants input from his constituents before the 2024 session begins, the Utah Avalanche Center warns of high danger and Utah Department of Transportation and the Division of Wildlife Resources work together to prevent wildlife-animal collisions.

Every monitored county in Utah is under a Code Blue alert for cold weather, and the recent winter storms have increased avalanche danger.