Avalanche

Avalanche: Little Cottonwood Canyon

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
244 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

A series of natural avalanches noted in upper Little Cottonwood Canyon that most likely occurred during the tail end of the storm

  • Gad Valley
  • Peruvian Ridge
  • Cardiac Ridge x2 -Slide involved new snow running on a M/F crust