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Avalanche: Provo

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Region
Provo
Location Name or Route
All Areas
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
1,000'
Vertical
3,000'
Comments
  • Bridal Veil Falls- north facing- natural avalanche dammed Provo River and crossed smaller road, main road not crossed
  • Davis Canyon north facing-natural avalanche ran over lowest waterfall above Provo River
  • Lost Creek south facing-natural ran to within 500 feet of road
  • Slide Canyon 9,500 south facing- explosive triggered hard slab 3000' vertical. Crossed 3 lanes of highway
  • Theater in Pines 8000' north facing natural hard slab
  • Elk Point 11,000' northeast aspect natural hard slab
Coordinates