January 16, 2026

Ready for Winter: Avalanche Mitigation in Action

The snow returned to Utah last week, and UDOT crews across the state were ready and waiting—including the UDOT Avalanche team. To prepare for the season, the team began testing equipment and fine-tuning operations several weeks in advance. 

Check out the crew in action as they fire the howitzer and test their Remote Avalanche Control systems (RACs), and learn a little more about the specialized equipment they use here.