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An avalanche accident in the Millcreek Canyon backcountry on Feb. 26, 2021 shook the Utah ski community to its core.

Skiers killed in Millcreek avalanche thought site would be safe, report says New report shares details on deadly Millcreek Canyon avalanche and last updated 2021-02-12 19:35:16-05 MILLCREEK, Utah — A report on the deadly Millcreek avalanche that killed four people Saturday says the skiers chose the site because "they considered it a safer option" than other areas. The Utah Avalanche Center released its report Friday, offering more details into the According to the report, the skiers chose Wilson Glades on Feb. 6 because they believed it was less hazardous. "They thought any avalanches i...

SALT LAKE CITY — Officials warned Utahns to drive carefully Saturday after inches of overnight snow across northern Utah caused numerous wrecks and delays. The Utah Department of Transportation tracked several different accidents on its traffic conditions website throughout the day. A rollover crash was also reported near Butler Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon just before 3 p.m., with three children and one adult all walking away with minor injuries. "Expect delays. Please drive with caution on these slick canyon roads," UDOT tweeted. The rollover was cleared after 5 p.m. The Utah Highway Pat...