The first major snowstorm hit Northern Arizona, leaving nearly a foot of snow in some areas, with Arizona Snowbowl receiving 15 inches. Sunny skies and cold temperatures are expected until another storm arrives on Thursday.
The BYU men's cross-country team placed third at the NCAA championships, while the BYU women's team finished 14th, with the Utah women's team placing 13th. The men's race saw the top three teams in the national rankings take the top three spots, with BYU's top runner, James Corrigan, placing 32nd. The women's team started the race too aggressively and faded, with their top finisher placing 14th. This marks BYU's eighth straight year placing among the top seven at nationals.
The BYU men's and women's cross-country teams secured second-place finishes in the NCAA Mountain Regional Cross-Country Championships, earning them spots in the NCAA championships. Northern Arizona, the top-ranked team in both men's and women's national polls, claimed victory in both races. BYU's men's team finished with 89 points, while the women's team had three runners in the top 10. Utah schools also performed well, with Utah finishing third in the women's competition and Weber State, Utah State, and Southern Utah placing in the top 15.
A freight train derailed in northern Arizona, damaging 23 cars and a load of new vehicles. The cause of the derailment is still unknown, and cleanup efforts are underway. BNSF Railway has not yet commented on the incident. This is one of several recent train derailments in the US, raising concerns about rail safety.
A freight train derailed in northern Arizona, damaging 23 cars and a load of new vehicles. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. Cleanup was already underway on Thursday morning. No injuries or hazardous materials were involved.