Avalanche safety: What are the warning signs

23 Jan 2024 - Mark and Nikki rode throughout AF Canyon, and in many places the snow seems ok, it's deep, and the weak layer is deeply buried, BUT not everywhere. There's enough weak and unstable snow lurking out there to give all the UAC forecasters serious hesitation in trusting the snowpack. A large avalanche was triggered by a falling cornice just two days ago. They also had two booming collapses. The trouble is that really strong winds during heavy snowfall in mid January scoured some slopes

23 Feb 2024 - Why is there a... - Utah Avalanche Center