Utah's avalanche forecasters said additional chances for snow are likely to keep the risk elevated over the next few days.
SALT LAKE CITY — Avalanche danger was "considerable" Thursday from Logan to Salt Lake to the southern mountains, and forecasters said"Statewide, we're at a considerable avalanche danger in the backcountry," said Craig Gordon, a forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center. "On a scale of one to five, that's a level three. That means that human-triggered avalanches are likely.
Gordon urged people particularly to steer clear of wind-affected areas, which are more susceptible to avalanches. "I went out for a little afternoon ski up on God's Lawnmower and the Kessler Slabs and it was spectacular — as good as it gets," said backcountry skier John Griffiths.
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