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Observation: Water Hollow

Observation Date
2/14/2025
Observer Name
J Martineau
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » South Fork Provo R. » Water Hollow
Location Name or Route
Water Hollow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The new snow collapsed and cracked with every step. Very spooky.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Strong winds and gusts overnight created wind drifts even in the middle elevations.
Comments
More than a foot of fresh snow overnight. Cracking, collapsing snow with every step. The light powder made for very difficult travel conditions, sinking eight inches.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Extreme
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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