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Advisory issued as more snow arrives in Utah; avalanche warnings persist

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11 months ago

February 16, 2025

Advisory issued as more snow arrives in Utah; avalanche warnings persist

An avalanche warning is in effect across all of Utah’s mountains following a storm that dumped heavy snow over the last few days.

There’s also more snow on the way across Utah’s northern half.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Wasatch and West Uinta mountain ranges, which could receive another 7 to 14 inches of snow between Sunday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The Bear River Range and upper Cottonwood Canyons have the potential to receive 10 to 20 inches.

“Winter driving conditions are expected along all mountain routes, including Logan Summit and Parleys Canyon,” the agency wrote. “Traction law restrictions may be enacted.”

KSL meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke said some parts of the Cache Valley could receive a few inches of snow, but most Wasatch Front valleys will likely receive less than an inch of snow because rain is more likely. Bench areas across both regions could still receive 1 to 4 inches, though.

The incoming snow is out in front of more storms across the Pacific Northwest and a high-pressure system setting up near the Mojave Desert. The pattern is helping move small “disturbances” around the high-pressure system and into the Wasatch Front and northern Utah, Van Dyke explained.

Snow will develop over the mountains of northern Utah during the day Sunday, with periods of snow persisting through Tuesday morning. This snow will cause travel difficulties on mountain routes such as Logan Summit and Parleys Canyon during the holiday weekend. #utwx pic.twitter.com/Do6PI5g1P8
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) February 16, 2025

Some snow started to fall Sunday morning, but the heavier precipitation will pick up Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. She said there could be times that valley rain turns into a rain-snow mix. Scattered showers will persist throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning before yet another system arrives toward the second half of next week.

“(It’s a) warmer rain event for our valleys, but I’ll mountains will pick up more snow,” she said.

Full, seven-day forecasts for areas across Utah can be found online at the KSL Weather Center.

Snowpack update

The next wave will build on impressive mountain snow totals from the last few days across the state. Alta, Snowbasin and Solitude resorts reported over 2 feet of snow from the recent storm, while Brighton recorded close to 3 feet of new snow by late Saturday. Beaver Mountain, Powder Mountain and Sundance resorts also tallied over 20 inches of snow.

The Great Salt Lake Basin snowpack, representing multiple snowpack basins across Utah’s northern half, gained over 2 inches of snow-water equivalent since Thursday. That’s helped elevate its season collection to 99% of its median average for mid-February, according to Natural Resources Conservation Service updated Sunday morning.

Southwestern Utah received a major boost as well, after missing out on storms almost all season. Its basin received 1.9 inches of snow-water equivalent, doubling its seasonal total in just two days. The boost elevated its running total out of record-low levels for the first time since Jan. 20, but the basin also remains 39% of its mid-February normal.

Utah’s statewide figure also rose from 78% of its normal on Thursday to 89% Sunday morning.

Avalanche warnings

The only downside to more snow is that water-heavy snow elevates avalanche danger across the state’s mountains. Utah Avalanche Center officials issued an avalanche warning for most of the state, which will last through at least Monday morning, if not the rest of the holiday weekend or longer.

Agency forecasters say the heavy snow mixed with strong winds has created “widespread areas of unstable snow and very dangerous avalanche conditions at all elevations.” People recreating outdoors are urged to avoid being near any terrain that is 30 degrees or steeper.

“Natural and human-triggered avalanches are certain,” the warning states. “People should avoid travel in all avalanche terrain and keep out of avalanche runouts.”

There have been four avalanche deaths in Utah since Dec. 28, 2024, including two this month.

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Large police presence responds to the area of Crestwood Drive in South Ogden

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7 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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Large police presence responds to the area of Crestwood Drive in South Ogden

SOUTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — There is a heavy police presence in the area of Harrison Blvd in South Ogden. ABC4 is working to learn more.

While police have not confirmed any information, ABC4 has acquired footage from a bystander that shows law enforcement detaining one individual. The individual can be seen handcuffed and without a shirt.

Several residents have also reported seeing over a dozen police vehicles heading to the area and reported hearing gunshots on social media.

Courtesy: Kade Garner // KTVX

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including Davis County SWAT, Weber County Sheriff’s Department, and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. Officers from Riverton Police Department, Roy Police Department, Clinton Police Department, and Layton police Department all responded to the scene.

Law enforcement also used several drones and several armored vehicles responded to the scene. Additionally, it appears at least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance

Courtesy: Randy Ferrin

At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding this incident. However, they appeared to have cleared from the scene.

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as more information becomes available.

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Penalties to be enforced if Trump’s face covered on national park passes, reports say

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19 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Penalties to be enforced if Trump’s face covered on national park passes, reports say

SALT LAKE CITY — Those using a new national park pass who want to enjoy Utah’s “Mighty Five” better do so with President Donald Trump’s face perfectly intact, or you might pay a literal price.

The new annual park passes, which debuted on Jan. 1, feature Trump’s image alongside that of George Washington. At the same time as the release, the Department of the Interior reportedly updated its rules to ensure Trump’s face remains free and clear.

According to the Washington Post, the updated “Void if Altered” policy prohibits anyone from defacing the pass or covering up any images or information on the cards. Visitors found by rangers to have altered a pass by any means will be ordered to return it to its original condition or possibly be charged a regular entrance fee.

SFGate reported the policy originally prohibited any alteration of the signature portion of the pass, with the updated policy including the front of the card, with a warning that “writing on it or adding stickers or other coverings” is no longer allowed.

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Many believe the updated policy is in direct response to the large pushback over the inclusion of Trump, leaving people to share creative ways to hide the president’s image from passes, including stickers and sleeves.

Along with the suggestions on how to hide Trump’s image, a nonprofit environmental group has filed a lawsuit claiming its design did not comply with legislation that requires public participation in the selection.

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Two killed, six wounded in shooting outside Mormon church in Utah

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1 day ago

January 8, 2026

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Two killed, six wounded in shooting outside Mormon church in Utah

Two people were killed, and at least six were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a funeral at a Mormon church in Utah on Wednesday night, according to authorities and reports.

Eight people were hit by gunfire when shots rang out outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City around 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Glen Mills told the Salt Lake City Tribune.

Two people were killed, and six people were injured in the shooting that occurred outside in the church’s parking lot as dozens were attending a funeral service inside.

Of the six wounded, three individuals are in critical condition, the Salt Lake City Police Department posted on X. All of the victims were adults.

There were no suspects in custody as of late Wednesday night, and it is not immediately clear if there were multiple gunmen involved. A motive was also unknown.

However, police said they have obtained solid leads in the investigation and are working to locate individuals involved in the shooting.

“We believe this was not a random incident,” Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd told reporters.

The shooting was not believed to be targeting a religion, Redd clarified.

Roughly 100 law enforcement vehicles swarmed the area in the aftermath of the gunfire as helicopters flew overhead.

The area around the Mormon church remained closed into the evening as authorities urged the public to stay clear of the still active scene.

“This should never have happened outside a place of worship. This should never have happened outside a celebration of life,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall.

The Salt Lake City Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

The incident remains under investigation.

With Post wires.

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