'Unprecedented and unpredictable' avalanche conditions are prompting continued closures in Little Cottonwood Canyon that will last the majority of the week. CLOSURE UPDATES:
Last week, mountain areas, especially Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, were hit with snow totaling more than five feet in some areas.The massive amount of snow has proved challenging for crews as one week later, work to clear the roads and complete avalanche mitigation is ongoing in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
The canyon did open for a brief window Sunday night and Monday morning to allow individuals to get out. The Utah Department of Transportation reports that the closures are due to"unprecedented and unpredictable spring avalanche hazard conditions."
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