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Avalanche danger is increasing in the Wasatch and Ogden mountains due to fresh snow.

Experts advise backcountry travelers to check gear and plan cautiously this weekend.

The Utah Avalanche Center recommends resort skiing if travelers are unprepared for early-season conditions.

SALT LAKE CITY — Dense new snow is stacking on weak early-season layers, creating unstable conditions in the Wasatch and Ogden mountains.

The storm skiers and snowboarders have been waiting for is finally here — but it comes with a warning. Experts urge backcountry travelers to check their gear and plan cautiously.

After weeks of anticipation, Utah's mountains are finally blanketed in fresh snow. Resorts are buzzing with skiers and snowboarders, many smiling as th

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