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Avalanche: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Observer Name
DH
Observation Date
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
LCC Neighborhood
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Roof Avalanche
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
3'
Width
25'
Vertical
30'
Comments
Depth was 2' on lookers left to 4' on lookers right side of roof. Slid naturally during the afternoon without direct sun. Clouds trapped some heat and it slid during that time. A steeper roof nearby went around the same time about 1' deep and supported by snow up against building.
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