High avalanche danger statewide in Utah

Utah – On Friday, the Utah Avalanche Center has issued a High Danger warning for all of Utah.

Travel in avalanche-prone areas is discouraged.

With the lifts projected to begin running at 11 am., both Alta and Snowbird have delayed opening times due to the storm.

The high avalanche danger ratings for Friday include the areas of : Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Uintas, Provo, Skyline, Moab, and the southwest.

According to the Avalanche Center, avalanches this morning in Little Cottonwood Canyon are running near historic maximum distances.