Avalanche

Avalanche: Little Cottonwood Canyon

UAC Staff/UDOTSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
42°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
305 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2865 m
  • Blackjack crossed the bypass road natural avalanche
  • Baldy Perla's hit the groomline natural avalanche
  • Widespread natural avalanche cycle in upper LCC