Avalanche

Avalanche: Cardiff Pass

Gabrielle LongchampSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
3 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Start Zone Aspect
South
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Wet loose avalanche, skier triggered, unintentional, R1, D1. In the Cardiff pass run area, 9900 ft., south facing, 12-14-2023, around 14:00 PM, approximately a 30 - 32 degree slope. The weather on this day was clear skies, strong sun exposure, and warmer than usual temps.