Observation: Dry Fork

Observation Date
4/18/2026
Observer Name
Meisenheimer
Region
Provo » American Fork » Dry Fork
Location Name or Route
Dry Fork towards the Gargoyles
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Nice and calm.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

With daytime heating, the wet-loose avalanches started around 11:30 am.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments

3 to 6 inches of snow in the high country. I found the wind slabs unreactive, and the new snow was well-behaved even in steep terrain. Low angle was the ticket.

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,500'
Slope Angle
39°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates