Avalanche

Avalanche: Provo

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Graupel
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab

Widespread Natural Avalanche Cycle on all aspects and elevations from 9300 up the the highest ridgelines. Numerous slides that occurred as a result of Graupel Pooling and initiating below steep cliff bands. As well, there were several avalanches that occurred mid slope without any indication of potential Graupel Pooling. All avalanches appeared to have some kind of Wind Loading as a contributing factor to Slab development.