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Avalanche: Provo

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Region
Provo
Location Name or Route
All Areas
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
  • Cascade Peak- 10,000' natural avalanche on a southeast aspect up to 800' vertical (wet loose)
  • North of Provo Canyon- 7,000' natural avalanche failed 1'-2' deep on damp facets near the ground. Isothermic snowpack 800' wide by 300' vertical (wet slab)
  • Big Springs (February 5, 2007) wind slab avalanche skier triggered failed on facets 6"-12" deep by 40' wide by 600' vertical
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