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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Deadliest avalanche in California’s history

By Universe Contributor
February 19, 2026 11:49 AM
(CNN Newsource, KMAX, KOVR, KCRA, NEVADA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CHP TRUCKEE, GOOGLE EARTH, CNN, KMAX/KOVR, KCRA, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, CHP Truckee, Google Earth)
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Video of the Day: Skier and her dog survive avalanche

By Universe Contributor
January 14, 2026 10:43 AM
(Instagram/ares_masip)
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First responders rescue snowmobiler buried in avalanche

By Universe Contributor
February 20, 2025 06:00 AM
(CNN Newsource)
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Metro

Winter hiking experts share tips on staying safe in the snow

By Evan Alvarez
February 08, 2025 12:07 PM
A Utah search and rescue team member and other outdoor experts suggest hikers be prepared in order to stay safe while hiking in the winter.
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Video of the day: Avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon after winter storm in Northern Utah

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
January 07, 2025 03:35 PM
(X/@UDOTcottonwoods)
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Metro

Ski patrol teams prepare for upcoming winter by mitigating hazards

By Berlin Anderson
November 04, 2024 10:45 AM
Ski patrol teams all over Utah are preparing for the upcoming winter by doing everything they can to mitigate hazards at resorts.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Skier nearly misses avalanche

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
February 22, 2024 12:00 AM
A skier triggered an avalanche at Dutch Draw, Conehead in Park City on Feb. 17. The video shows two skiers coursing down the slope. A third skier narrowly escaped the avalanche that had broken out. According to the Utah Avalanche Center, new snow in the area contributed to the 50-foot-wide soft slab avalanche.
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Video of the Day

Snowmobilers rescue man caught in avalanche

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
January 24, 2024 12:00 AM
A group of snowmobilers from American Fork stumbled across a man who had been buried in snow from an avalanche on Jan. 13. The man was rescued just in time, as he had already been buried for six minutes. He was safe and off of the mountain in two hours.
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Video of the Day: Snowboarder triggers avalanche at Little Cottonwood Canyon

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
January 19, 2024 12:00 AM
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Environment

Avalanche warnings cover Northern and Central Utah

By Andrew Osborn
January 12, 2024 12:00 AM
The U.S. Forest Service and Utah Avalanche Center have issued an avalanche danger warning that will last until 6 a.m. on Jan. 13.
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Local

Avalanche near Snowbird spurs search for skiers; no guests, employees caught in debris

By Robyn Morris Christensen
April 06, 2023 12:00 AM
An avalanche occurred Thursday afternoon near Snowbird ski resort, prompting interlodge and rescue efforts.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Avalanche descends outside of Sundance

By Derek VanBuskirk
March 28, 2023 12:00 AM
(@CCH360 via Twitter)
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Video of the Day: Drone footage capture before-and-after of Provo Canyon avalanche

By Derek VanBuskirk
February 09, 2023 12:00 AM
(@soynun via Instagram)
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Video of the day: Avalanche blocks road through Cottonwood Canyon

By Derek VanBuskirk
January 12, 2023 12:00 AM
(@UDOTcottonwoods via Twitter)
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Uncategorized

Video of the day: Man slides down Little Cottonwood Canyon avalanche

By Derek VanBuskirk
January 11, 2023 12:00 AM
(Blake Nielson via YouTube)
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Video of the Day: Man films moment avalanche almost swallows him

By Mckell Park
July 13, 2022 12:00 AM
(@harryshimminvia Instagram)
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Local

Avalanche safety guidelines, knowledge could save lives during snow season

By Kristine Kim
February 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Avalanche safety has become a top priority for those who do recreational activities such as skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in Utah's mountains after an avalanche in Salt Lake's Mill Creek Canyon buried and killed four Utahns on Feb. 6.
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Local

Provo Canyon closed due to avalanche, no people or cars buried

By Sahalie Donaldson
January 18, 2019 12:00 AM
A view from a UDOT traffic camera Friday morning shows conditions after an avalanche occurred in Provo Canyon on Thursday, Jan. 18.
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