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Observation: UFO Bowls

Observation Date
2/4/2024
Observer Name
Kelly
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » UFO Bowls
Location Name or Route
UFO Bowls
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Winds were blowing from the southwest on ridgetops and calm at lower elevations. Clear skies.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow depths ranged from 4"-6" as you increased in elevation. New snow mostly sitting on a supportable melt freeze crust.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snowpits showed healing facets near the ground (see below). Northerly facing meadows at 8,000' still had very weak snow on the ground and when I stepped out of my skis I sunk straight to the ground.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Wind-drifted snow concerns on north-east aspects at the highest ridgelines. Photo below of flagging on ridgetops above Aspen Grove.
Photo below of flagging and new snow loose-dry avalanches off of East facing Timp.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,100'
Slope Angle
33°
Comments
Below Snowpit West facing slope 7450'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates