Avalanche danger is moderate for much of Utah
Apr 23, 2023, 1:42 PM | Updated: 1:43 pm
(Utah Department of Transportation)
SALT LAKE CITY — Current avalanche conditions for a good portion of Utah are in the moderate range according to the Utah Avalanche Center.
The warming temperatures have increased the danger of wind-drifted, wet, and loose avalanches.
Just Saturday the Avalanche Center reported 13 human-caused avalanches with eight people caught and carried in wind slabs.
(4/23/2023) 13 human triggered avalanches with 8 people caught and carried in wind slabs yesterday. Today we will continue with a MODERATE danger for both wind drifted snow and wet snow. Get the full forecast at https://t.co/zLAG65mQIR
— UtahAvalancheCenter (@UACwasatch) April 23, 2023