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Observation: Aspen Grove

Observation Date
12/13/2023
Observer Name
Wes, Joel, Rochelle
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Aspen Grove
Location Name or Route
Bob's Knob
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Weather Comments
Weather was perfect. Wind was calm unlike the core Wasatch, and sun/ temps were mild and didn't do too much damage to the solar aspects today.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Lack of wind is protecting the surface hoar on most aspects and riding conditions remain soft.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The snowpack is about half the depth of the core Wasatch and is much easier to trigger and much more likely to facet. Beware of all these low tide areas moving forward.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
32°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates