Avalanche: Bonkers

Observer Name
UDOT BCC
Observation Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, March 9, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork » Bonkers
Location Name or Route
Bonkers
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Gliding Snow
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
5'
Width
60'
Vertical
500'
Comments

This photo was captured around 11:00 AM on Monday March 9, 2026. The debris takes out several tracks and the skin track. (Photo: JB Keller)

Avalanche dimensions are estimated from UAC staff based on CalTopo measurments and observed snowpack depth in area of ~150cm.

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