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Avalanche: Provo Peak

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Monday, January 29, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Region
Provo » Provo Peak
Location Name or Route
Provo Peak West Face
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
44°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
450'
Vertical
1,750'
Comments
This avalanche occurred 4 bowls south of Provo Peak (half way between Provo Peak and Corral Mountain). Warm sunny spring like conditions preceded avalanche. 4 other avalanches occurred on similar aspects and elevations that day. Debris crossed Squaw Peak Road and ran for several hundred feet beyond road.
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