Observation: Currant Creek Peak

Observation Date
12/14/2015
Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow » Currant Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
Currant Creek
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,100'
Slope Angle
32°
I headed out to Currant Creek Peak today. There was very little new snow. I dug on the NE face of Currant Creek in a spacious open area in the firs. The snow is pretty rotten. When I took my skis off I easily penetrated to the ground, however; the new snow was high quality. It looks like some riders are carefully venturing off the road in grassy areas. Other than a wind skin I kicked on the peak, I saw no other signs of instability.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate