Utah Avalanches,
1950-Present
A huge natural avalanche near Sundance on January 12, 2005. Photo
by Bruce Tremper
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During
the winter months, avalanches can occur in the vicinity of some
of Utah's higher, steeper ski slopes. Heavy or dense snowfall accumulating
on an unstable snowbase often trigger avalanches. Because of this,
many back-country areas or isolated ski slopes must be skied with
caution and proper equipment. Click here for more information on
Utah Avalanches.
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Utah Avalanche Deaths updated by the NWS for the latest yearly
statistics from 1950 to Present.
1950
to the Present Total:
85 Deaths -- 81 Males, 4 Females
Between
1847-1949, 189 people died from Utah avalanches--most of these occurring
during the early mining days of the state. (Source: Utah's Comprehensive
Weather Almanac, R.Clayton.Brough, et al., 1987, p.266.)
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