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Avalanche: Provo Peak

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Monday, January 29, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Region
Provo » Provo Peak
Location Name or Route
Provo Peak West face
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
175'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
Avalanche occured 2 bowls south of Provo Peak directly across from Slate Canyon. Debris did not reach the Road. Warm sunny spring like conditions preceded the avalanche. 4 other avalanches occurred on similar aspect and elevation around same time.
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