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Avalanche: Ephraim Canyon

Observer Name
Cade Beck
Observation Date
Friday, March 3, 2017
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 3, 2017
Region
Skyline » Ephraim Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Ephraim Canyon
Comments

Snowmobilers triggered several avalanches on steep leeward wind loaded slopes. Judging by the photo, it appears that the slope was facing the sun enough for it to heat up and possibly make the drifts become unstable. Theser are the type of human triggered avalanches that are still possible along the highest ridgelines. This is why the avalanche danger is still rated at MODERATE for these areas.