Four Skiers Dead, Four Rescued From Avalanche Near Salt Lake City

An avalanche near Salt Lake City resulted in fatalities and rescues. Two groups of skiers, aged 20s to 30s, may have unintentionally triggered the avalanche. Despite being experienced, they were caught in an area under avalanche warning due to heavy snowfall and high winds. Nationwide, 20 people have died in avalanches during the 2020-2021 season, including two in Utah.

What was the avalanche warning status in the area prior to the incident?

What was the total number of avalanche-related deaths in the US during the 2020 to 2021 season?