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Avalanche: Ephraim Canyon

Observer Name
Brian Seely
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Region
Skyline » Ephraim Canyon
Location Name or Route
Ephraim Canyon road cuts
Elevation
8,900'
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
45'
Vertical
20'
Comments
Handful of sled triggered pockets along the road cuts. The depth indicates they broke into weak sugary faceted snow deep in the pack.
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