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Observer Name
Gabrielle Longchamp
Observation Date
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Avalanche Date
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Pass
Location Name or Route
Cardiff Pass Run
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
10"
Width
10'
Comments
Wet loose avalanche, skier triggered, unintentional, R1, D1. In the Cardiff pass run area, 9900 ft., south facing, 12-14-2023, around 14:00 PM, approximately a 30 - 32 degree slope. The weather on this day was clear skies, strong sun exposure, and warmer than usual temps.
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