Avalanche: Cardiff Fork

Observer Name
Sean Berry
Observation Date
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork
Location Name or Route
Benson and Reeds
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Recent Avalanche observed on the benson and reeds ridge below a cliff band on what looks like the recent snow event. Could also be wind loading present. About 2' deep at its deepest and about 200' wide.
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