Observation: Cherry Creek

Observation Date
2/20/2019
Observer Name
William Rouse
Region
Logan » Cherry Creek
Location Name or Route
Cherry Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
New snow and wind today created new drifts deeper than a foot.
Comments
Danger rose rapidly at lower elevations today during the day. 4-6 inches fell around 7500' and wind created new drifts deeper than a foot. Minor sluffs appeared around terrain features in very steep terrain and a small soft slab was triggered by a ski cut around 6900'.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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