The Utah Avalanche Center anticipates very dangerous avalanche conditions across the state, lasting through the long holiday weekend. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to contribute to high avalanche danger on many slopes, increasing the likelihood of both natural and human-triggered avalanches. The center advises against traveling in avalanche terrain and recommends staying off slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Anyone venturing into backcountry areas is urged to ensure they have proper avalanche rescue gear and training.
The Utah Avalanche Center says they expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to be present through the weekend. So far this season, the center says they have investigated 4 avalanche fatalities.In a release, the Utah Avalanche Center stated, 'Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to increase the avalanche danger statewide starting tonight through the long holiday weekend.
'Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended during this time,' the center warned. To avoid being caught in an avalanche, the Utah Avalanche Center says people should stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Anyone traveling or recreating during dangerous avalanche conditions is asked to check with their group to ensure they have operational avalanche rescue gear and be sure that everyone in the group knows how to use them.
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