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Observation: South Fork Provo R.

Observation Date
12/29/2023
Observer Name
Torrey, Katz, Hoffman
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » South Fork Provo R.
Location Name or Route
South Fork
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Firm melt-freeze surface snow at low elevations. On mid-elevation sheltered shady slopes, soft-faceted snow provided smooth turning. Slopes in the alpine had been pressed by the wind and had a breakable wind and rime crust with weak faceted snow just below-poor ski quality.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags were observed during our trip.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The top 6 to 12 inches of snow has weakened and become faceted. In many areas the facets are accompanied by some type of surface or sub-surface crust either from previous winds, warm temperatures, or rime.
Comments
Evidence of a few old large avalanches in the mid and upper elevations on north and east aspects.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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