Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 16, 2007
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Upper Cottonwood Canyons
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
3 avalanches intentionally triggered with explosives on south- southeast facing aspects. Triggered above the highway and at ski areas. All avalanches failed on wet faceted crystals.
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