Utah’s 2026 avalanche season turns deadly after recent surge in slides; Likely tornadoes destroy homes, wrap mobile homes around trees in Indiana and Illinois

A snowmobiler died near Snake Creek, southeast of Salt Lake City, and a skier died after a slide in Big Cottonwood Canyon the next day, according to officials. Over 60 slides were reported in two days across Utah. Also, suspected tornadoes and severe storms devastated communities in Indiana and Illinois on Thursday, damaging homes and facilities and causing multiple injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices