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Utah Ski Resorts Impose Shelter-in-Place Orders Following Avalanche

A natural avalanche occurred at the Snowbird ski resort in Utah, causing a shelter-in-place order for guests. The resort dispatched patrollers and used rescue dogs, radar technology, and probes to ensure nobody was caught under the snow. After an hourslong search, the resort confirmed that nobody was hurt or killed. The avalanche was naturally occurring and not a result of explosives or other mitigation techniques. Utah has been blanketed by snow this week, with Snowbird reporting over 5 feet of snow.

via NBC News|

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Utah Ski Resorts Impose Interlodge Orders After Avalanche

An avalanche flowed into Utah's Snowbird ski resort, prompting an emergency search for any victims. The resort confirmed all guests and employees were accounted for. The avalanche started off-property and flowed across a highway and across a beginner ski run. The resort was put on lockdown due to the risk, and another nearby resort, Alta, was also on lockdown. Some spots in Utah’s mountains, including Alta and Snowbird, have seen record snowfall over 800 inches this winter. At least 22 people have been killed in avalanches in the U.S. since the first death of the season was reported on Dec. 26.

via The Weather Channel|

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Utah Ski Resorts Impacted by Avalanche and Interlodge Orders.

A natural avalanche occurred at Snowbird ski resort in Utah, but no guests or employees were caught in the debris. The resort dispatched patrollers, rescue dogs, radar technology, and probes to ensure nobody was trapped under the snow. The avalanche was not a result of explosives or other mitigation techniques. Utah has been hit with heavy snowfall this week, with Snowbird reporting over 5 feet of snow. The resort ordered guests to shelter in place during the search.

via The Associated Press|

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