Avalanche: Elk Point

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Monday, January 5, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 5, 2026
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » North Fork Provo R. » Elk Point
Location Name or Route
Elk Point North Chute
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Vertical
2,000'
Comments

Avalanche started with loose graupel pooling down very steep and rocky chute then pulling out either a storm slab or old snow slab in parts of the track. Debris over ran first falls and filled in the Primrose sneak.

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