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Observation: Primrose Cirque

Observation Date
2/5/2022
Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson, Torrey
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Primrose Cirque
Location Name or Route
Primrose Cirque
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Some drifting noted along the highest elevations though very little snow available for transport in the Timpanogos area.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
You wouldn't call it "hero-snow", but at least it's supportable and predictable.
Faux-corn on southerlies with patches of hard wind-jack and recrystallized snow on the northerlies.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
None.
Comments
With Low danger, easy travel, and fair weather, it's an excellent time to get out into more interesting terrain.
Impressed with the extent of the avalanche cycle from early January. Primrose is filled with debris; same for the Giant Staircase.
Photos:
  • Minor transport to the lee of Robert's Horn
  • Old crown below the east Pika saddle into the Giant Staircase
  • Supportable "faux" corn on south/southeast
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None