Avalanche

Avalanche: Big Cottonwood Canyon

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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
152 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Vertical Fall
914 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
152 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m
  • Argenta-Ran to flats stopping above highway
  • Stairs- Ran to flats stopping above highway
  • Ski areas reported several large D3 avalanches that were explosive triggered taking out mature timber