Observation Date
11/11/2024
Observer Name
Kelly
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Primrose Cirque
Location Name or Route
Primrose Cirque
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Winds were moderate to strong blowing from the south/southwest with flagging on the exposed ridgelines. The winds were calm in the basin and did not start to touch down until 8,700' in elevation. Warm air temperatures. 52°F was the high at Aspen Grove (elevation 6,880'). While further south the Arrowhead Station ( 8,250') had a high of 51°F and winds blowing from the south/southwest in the teens gusting to the 20's MPH.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
The snow was variable and mixed with brush and summer surface up until 8,700' on north-east facing slopes. Southerly facing slopes had no snow up to 11,000' in elevation. The snow in the shade and out of the wind was 3"-4" deep, spotty and made up of facets, crusts, and surface hoar. No real snow to speak of until 8,700'. Through the afternoon the snow that was below 8,700' became very wet and was melting quickly anywhere but the most protected northerly facing slopes. Around 2:00PM I started to notice icicles falling off the waterfalls lower in the Cirque.
Below photo north facing Elk Point showing thin snow coverage
Photo of east facing Primrose Cirque with flagging from south/southwest winds in the background.
Snow coverage
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
38°
Comments
Snowpit was representative of a wind-loaded gully feature. The snow on the surface was wind-affected and soft. The underlying faceted layer near the ground was moist and showing rounded edges in this location.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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