Utah Avalanche Center

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.

In other news, Utah's Hogle Zoo recently welcomed a new baby giraffe. And, Utah's population grew by 50,000 people from 2023 to 2024.

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, Utah anglers broke seven state records last year. And, the Utah Avalanche Center is enhancing forecasts thanks to a $1 million grant.

In other news, Utah Avalanche Center is offering avalanche safety tips and trainings for Utah Avalanche Awareness Week, and more.

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.

With the end of the ski season approaching, most resorts have already closed or are anticipating their last day. But the amount of snow doesn’t always correlate to how long resorts stay open.