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Observation: Provo

Observation Date
2/17/2025
Observer Name
Brian Smith
Region
Provo
Location Name or Route
Grove Creek Trail to Grove Creek Falls
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The Recent snowstorms loaded snow on an area that remains highly volatile for sliding. Heavy slides have happened the past couple of years in this location leaving the hillside without much brush. The slide started around 7000 ft and ran out 300 ft to the stream below on the north facing slope away from the trail.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
7,000'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates