Avalanche: Cascade

Observer Name
Bo Torrey
Observation Date
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » South Fork Provo R. » Cascade
Location Name or Route
South Fork/ Cascade
Elevation
8,500'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
200'
Comments
Observed many large wet slabs and wet loose avalanches that likely occurred in late March during the memorable warm-up. The avalanches occurred on north and northwest aspects up to 9000' and up to 10,400' ft. on east and southeast aspects.
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