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Avalanche: North Fork Provo R.

Observer Name
Primomo
Observation Date
Monday, March 4, 2013
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R.
Location Name or Route
North Fork West Side Chutes
Elevation
6,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
10"
Width
25'
Vertical
500'
Comments
These two chutes ran naturally during the afternoon with increased rain rates yesterday, entraining old snow to the ground. WL-N-R2-D1.5-O.
Coordinates