Utah avalanche – ‘One buried and others feared trapped’ on Square Top Mountain

ONE person has been buried and others are feared to be trapped under snow after an avalanche on Square Top Mountain.

The natural disaster broke out outside a ski resort in Summit County Utah today.

The Summit County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that one person has been buried in the snow after they were alerted at 3.30pm.

“There is one confirmed burial. It is unknown if there are any other people involved. The area is extremely unstable and rescuers are working to get into the area safely.”

Earlier this week there was another avalanche in the same area, according to The Utah Avalanche Center: “Avalanche debris went over 1,000ft down the base of the slope.”

“Square has been a sleeping giant waiting for someone to step out and take a ride and today it finally happened.

“The slide went the entire length of the slope funnelling down as it usually does.

“This skier got lucky and was able to get out and avoid a very long and rocky ride.”