Salt Lake City, Utah – Motorists were left stranded yesterday as a monster avalanche forced the closure of a key highway in the Cottonwood Canyons. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) scrambled to respond after shocking video evidence emerged of the snow cascading down the mountainside. SR-210, a vital route, was shut down with no warning, leaving drivers fuming and officials on high alert.

UDOT Cottonwood Canyons took to X to break the news, posting: “Road Closure Update SR-210 CLOSED: UDOTavy avalanche mitigation & road operations continues. Observing both natural & mitigation activity.” The dramatic footage, shared alongside the update, showed the sheer power of the avalanche, sparking panic among locals who rely on the road daily. Crews are now working round the clock, battling to clear the chaos and stop more snow from tumbling down.

Experts warn this could be just the start, with avalanche risks spiking across the region. Drivers are urged to steer clear and brace for delays as the mitigation efforts drag on. For now, the canyon remains a no-go zone, and tempers are running as cold as the ice blocking the way.

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