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Observation: Aspen Grove

Observation Date
12/27/2022
Observer Name
Sam Wright
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Aspen Grove
Location Name or Route
Aspen Grove / Stewart Falls Trail
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Comments
While hiking the Stewart Falls trail (7200ft) in steep, eastern facing aspects, there was evidence of roller-balls forming around 3:30pm. Noting this, I decided to conduct experiments to see if it was from earlier in the day when the sun was warming that aspect or if the conditions still existed. With only a little encouragement they could be easily manufactured and became quite large in height (but not necesarily in breadth) before breaking apart.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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