Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 5, 2021
Region
Skyline » Ephraim Canyon » Monster
Location Name or Route
Just east of the Monster
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
150'
Vertical
50'
Comments
This avalanche released due to a persistent buried weak layer of faceted snow at the base of the snowpack with additional recent layers added on top of it including quite a bit of recent wind loading. What is notable is that numerous locals cannot remember a time when they have seen this slope avalanche.
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