Avalanche danger in the Wasatch and how to stay safe [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — As snow totals have been rising, experts say extra precautions are needed on the ski hill as serious avalanche danger is present.

Andria Huskinson, the Communications and Public Relations Manager at Solitude says anyone skiing should let others know what areas they plan to be in.

“Be with a partner, try not to ski alone, and just don’t duck any ropes, and stay in the open areas,” Huskinson said. “And, just be aware of your surroundings and what’s around you.”

Huskinson said on heavy snow days, the ski patrol is busy working to make sure people are safe on the mountain. For anyone looking to come up, make sure you have good tires and are enrolled in the UDOT sticker program.

The increase in snow totals this weekend has also caused an increase in avalanche danger.

On Saturday afternoon, UDOT announced that State Route 210 was closed due to …