Observer Name
UAC Staff/UDOT LCC
Observation Date
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Bowl
Location Name or Route
Cardiff Bowl
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Width
250'
Comments
Reports of natural avalanche activity on east and south-east aspects above the town of Alta. New snow avalanches 12" deep x 150'-300' wide. Failing above the crust. Avalanche activity over the last two days was consistent with this failure plane. Sensitive new snow results (Liam F).
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