Observation: Ephraim Canyon

Observation Date

1/17/2026

Observer Name

Patrick Kessler

Region

Skyline » Ephraim Canyon

Location Name or Route

Manti-LaSal E Pit

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Snow Profile

Aspect

East

Elevation

10,100'

Comments

Testing a wind loaded slope in an unexposed safe zone

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

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