Runners who fought ‘near whiteout conditions’ during Utah ultramarathon had one choice: Keep moving.

“It could have turned out very bad for a lot of those folks,” said the Davis County sheriff, after a snowstorm suddenly blew in.

(Courtesy Stephanie Coleman) Runners Stephanie Coleman, left, and Katie Wilkins pose for a photo in the snow at the top of Francis Peak during an ultramarathon on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.