Avalanche

Avalanche: Jordan Canyon

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Avalanche

Slab Width
1524 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Numerous avalanches were observed in Jordan Canyon. Pretty much the entire north through east facing slopes in the canyon avalanched in different sections. The largest is in the upper bowl which measures 1 mile wide!! Timing on all these could have been at the same time or different slides may have released at different periods. The two periods we've seen were a natural cycle on Feb 17 and another on Feb 21 and 22.

Below is another large slide in the mid portion of the canyon.

Below is another very large slide even a little bit lower in the canyon.

Below are a number of pockets yet even lower in the canyon.