Avalanche

An official inspects damage caused by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Magna, Utah. A moderate earthquake Wednesday near Salt Lake City shut down a major air traffic hub, damaged a spire atop a temple and frightened millions of people already on edge from the coronavirus pandemic. There were no reports of injuries.

Health, Science & Environment

Floods, quakes and radon, oh my: Utah’s hazard mitigation plan is getting a refresh

Sean Higgins

The plan is updated every five years and state officials want public input in what to prioritize going forward.

Interlodge closure sign, Alta Ski Area, Courtesy photo, Feb. 8, 2020

Health, Science & Environment

The record snow is a blessing and a curse right now in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Curtis Booker

Between road closures and interlodge orders, there’s a bigger impact than not just being able to ski at Alta or Snowbird.

Pole Canyon, avalanche, courtesy Utah County Sheriff, March 28, 2023

Health, Science & Environment

Out in Utah’s spring snow? Be mindful of the backcountry avalanche danger

Curtis Booker

Utah’s avalanche risk still persists with the record snowpack, warming temps and more snow in the forecast.

Mackenzie Gregerson and friends at Big Cottonwood Canyon prepare for a late afternoon of skiing, Dec. 19, 2022.

Health, Science & Environment

Utah’s cold snap and dry weather make for risky conditions in the backcountry

Curtis Booker

An unstable snowpack is making for tricky avalanche conditions in Utah’s Northern and Central mountain ranges.

A sign warns against avalanche danger at a Utah ski resort.

News Briefs

AM Brief: Utah Legislature turnover, avalanche danger & possible transgender law backlash

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Monday, March 28, 2022.

Photo of water draining from the drain pipe into a container.

News Briefs

PM Brief: Women’s March Madness, rain barrels return & taxpayer scorecard

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Tuesday evening, Mar. 15, 2022

News Briefs

AM Brief: Big Cottonwood avalanche, Mountain West hate groups & Utah letters to Ukrainian children

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Monday morning, Mar. 14, 2022.

Photo of the outside of the University of Utah Hospital building

News Briefs

AM News Brief: Postponed surgeries, increased COVID precautions & avalanche warning

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2022

The Salt Lake City-based group Refugee Soccer is hoping to welcome Afghan refugees to America through sports. That story and more in this evening's news brief.

News Briefs

PM News Brief: Refugee soccer, free transit days & Utah CEOs’ economic outlook

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Monday evening, Dec. 20, 2021.

When avalanche conditions are risky, backcountry skiers take to lower-grade slopes where a slide is less likely.

Health, Science & Environment

‘Tis the season for avalanches: why increased snowfall can cause riskier conditions

Ivana Martinez

Storms expected to hit Utah later this week could create more dangerous conditions on top of the weak snowpack.

News Briefs

PM News Brief: Alta In Interlodge, Transgender Sports Bill & University Policing

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, February 17, 2021.

A photo of avalanche rescue crew unloading a body.

Health, Science & Environment

How Utah’s Weak Snowpack Has Made This Winter One Of The Deadliest On Record

Jon Reed

Unusual conditions this winter have created more unpredictable and heavier avalanches than normal. They set the scene for a large avalanche that killed four skiers over the weekend, one of the deadliest avalanche accidents in Utah’s history.