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Avalanche: Emma Ridges

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Emma Ridges
Location Name or Route
Emma Ridge
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
D3 natural that occurred during afternoon heating. Stopped 200' shy of the road.
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