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Observer Name
Nathan Woolsey
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Region
Provo » Santaquin Canyon
Location Name or Route
Santaquin Canyon
Elevation
6,500'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
Unknown
Width
60'
Comments
One of two avalanches seen on todays tour (the other was approximately a half mile further up the canyon). This one came straight down the canyon above the road and ran out until it hit the bottom (approximately 400-500 feet). I wasn't able to see the starting point due to the new snow. Multiple 2' trees and blocks of ice 6 feet or wider in the debris field. It covered the entire road and filled up the river. 20-25 feet tall at the highest point in the debris field.
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