Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 5, 2024
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Elk Point
Location Name or Route
East Chute Elk Point
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
44°
Trigger
Natural
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Repeater
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
450'
Vertical
3,000'
Comments
Shallow (10"-14") storm slab at 10300' at ridge of bowl avalanched at new snow/old snow interface and stepped down into old snow near the ground further down slope in a steep rocky NE facing area of the East Chute. Nearby study plot picked up .97"SWE over previous 24hr period with wind only gusting to 27mph at 8200' on nearby ridge. Debris ran down gully nearly to summer hiking trail.
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