The Deadliest Winter Since 2021: A Look at Last Season’s Utah Avalanche Center Annual Report Summer is a time for reflection and building for many parts of the ski industry. Seasons are analyzed, ground is broken on new projects, and new courses are charted for the next winter. The Utah Avalanche Center recently released its annual report, giving the public an inside look about how it thought about the winter in Utah, as well as […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Releases Annual Report: Record Number of Avalanches in 2022/23 The Utah Avalanche Center, responsible for the eight Utah forecast regions, has wrapped up its season and published its Annual Report, including metrics around forecasting, education, and awareness programs. Here are some of the main points: Statistics: Snow/avalanche 219 % average snowpack 395 human-triggered avalanches 92 people caught 14 people buried 3 people killed Budget $1,600,000 total budget 20% from […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
Annual “Tahoe: State of the Lake Report” – Towns at Risk of Flooding Due to Unprecedented Rising Caused by Climate Change The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report last week. The report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for ecosystem restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin. Related: 2020 Lake Tahoe Clarity: Trends Holding but Threats Remain The report summarizes data […] SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Releases Annual Report: 25% More Slides But Fatalities Half of Previous Year The Utah Avalanche Center has wrapped up their season and published its Annual Report, providing a summary of the year including metrics around forecasting, education, and awareness programs. Related: Utah Avalanche Center Director Speaks on Backcountry Use During the COVID-19 Crisis The season’s snowfall was slightly above average, with snowpack in April at 109% of average. After a great start to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 12, 2020 0 Comments