Avalanche — Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Utah

2025-02-03 · Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Utah

Event narrative

A snowmobiler got caught in an avalanche in the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Area near the Rich and Cache county line. The victim's friend called for help, prompting a multi-agency search in which the victim was found deceased around 6:20 p.m. Monday, February 3. Deputies reported the snow was very deep where the avalanche occurred and it took 4 hours to locate the victim. Prior to this event, the northern Utah mountains received 1-2 feet of snow between Friday, January 31 and Sunday, February 2, followed by rising temperatures and strong winds.

Wider weather episode

The snowmobiler got caught in an avalanche in the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1226112. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.