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Avalanche: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Observer Name
UDOT via UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, May 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Southerly slopes above SR 210
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
18"
Vertical
2,000'
Comments
Natural avalanches hitting the road through the evening with extensive results with UDOT explosives (howitzers) in AM.
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