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Avalanche: Provo Peak

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 9, 2024
Region
Provo » Provo Peak
Location Name or Route
Burnt Hollow
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
2,750'
Comments
Large storm with strong winds on 6th-9th loaded the NE slopes into Burnt Hollow. The entire NE Bowl Provo Peak, North Bowl Provo Peak, as well as the entire Burnt Weeny Chutes stepped down into older snow with debris running all the way down the drainage.
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