That abundance of snow is also presenting a few risks for people who enjoy the mountains.

On Monday, the Utah Avalanche Center sent out a press release noting that avalanche danger would be higher this week.

“The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions throughout the mountains of northern Utah and southeastern Idaho this week where heavy snowfall and strong winds have created a CONSIDERABLE to HIGH avalanche danger,” the release said.

The release adds that there has already been some dangerous avalanche activity in the region.

“Large and unsurvivable tree snapping avalanches 4-6 feet deep have already occurred,” the release said. “Two riders were critically buried in an avalanche in the Brighton backcountry on Friday and more human-triggered avalanches are expected, with natural avalanches possible.”

The Utah Avalanche Center’s accident report on Friday’s incident notes that both skiers were able to escape and neither sustained major injuries, but neither was carrying avalanche rescue gear.

The release notes the following impacts along the Wasatch Front:

• “Dangerous avalanche conditions exist on many slopes.
• “Avalanches are likely to be triggered by anyone traveling on or below slopes steeper than 30 degrees and may be triggered remotely (from a distance) or from below.
• “People stepping out of bounds at a ski area are stepping into the same very dangerous avalanche conditions.”

The release adds that people should take the following precautions:

• “Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment, including beacon, shovel, and probe.
• “Avoid traveling on or underneath steep west to north to east-facing terrain at mid and upper elevations in the backcountry.
• “Always travel with a partner in the backcountry. Let people know where you’re going.
• “Read the latest forecast at www.utahavalanchecenter.org”

For conditions in the Ogden region, visit https://utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/ogden.