Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, June 27, 2025
Avalanche Date
Monday, November 10, 2003
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Sunset Peak
Location Name or Route
Sunset
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
14"
Width
100'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Sensitive new snow avalanches failing on surface hoar. Lower on ridgelines and rollovers on mid slope.
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