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Avalanche: Philadelphia Flats

Observer Name
Mike Stevens
Observation Date
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Region
Skyline » Ephraim Canyon » Philadelphia Flats
Location Name or Route
Second bench of Philadelphia Flats, east side
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Vertical
200'
Comments

The crown was up to 4' deep. Most likely occurred right at the end of the storm or perhaps after the snow stopped in the wind was still blowing. Speaking with Mike who has been in these mountains his whole life and knows them as intimately as anyone, he stated "I've never seen that slope slide". Given how unstable the snowpack is, I'm guessing this won't be the only time we hear this statement this year.

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