Avalanche: Cardiac Ridge

Observer Name
Kobenik
Observation Date
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Cardiac Ridge
Location Name or Route
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Depth
10"
Width
50'
Vertical
400'
Comments

Wet avalanches are quite common on this southeast slope with warm temperatures followiing new snow. Clouds cleared late Sunday morning and after about 15 minutes of direct sun there was activity. Often a skin track is put in up this slope during colder conditions but folks should be aware that this slope should be avoided during warm periods directly following new snow events.

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