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Avalanche: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Observer Name
UAC Staff/UDOT
Observation Date
Friday, June 27, 2025
Avalanche Date
Friday, November 14, 2003
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
BlackJack
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
Unknown
Width
100'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
  • Blackjack crossed the bypass road natural avalanche
  • Baldy Perla's hit the groomline natural avalanche
  • Widespread natural avalanche cycle in upper LCC
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