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Observation: American Fork

Observation Date
3/28/2025
Observer Name
Kelly, Kelly
Region
Provo » American Fork
Location Name or Route
American Fork
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
No wind with high thin clouds, sky cover was hazy with no sun at all today. Air temperatures were over 50 °F at a nearby weather station at 6,300'.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface was damp to non-existent in many locations up to 7,500' in elevation. Photo of wet rounds near the snow surface at 6,800'. The snow at this elevation will most likely be gone or spotty by the end of the weekend.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Photos of cornice growth and wet loose avalanches on east and southeast aspects of Box Elder above 10,000'.
Comments
Today, the bigger concern where we traveled was breaking through a snow bridge and falling rocks due to warming temperatures. Photo below showing rocks falling of a steep slope around 6,800' in elevation.
Photo showing weakening snow bridges with water pouring underneath.
The snowpack in this part of the Provo region has taken a beating since March 23, 2025. Many nearby weather stations have lost between 5"-14" of snow depth since the 23 of March. On aspects facing the south half of the compass (southeast-south-southwest) the snowpack is back to dirt and wild flowers below 7,500' in elevation. What snow is left below this elevation band is moist, and when stepping off your sled you sink straight to the ground in damp snow.
Photo showing snow water equivalent (SWE) for the state of Utah as of March 27, 2025.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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