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Observation: Currant Creek Peak

Observation Date
1/14/2021
Observer Name
Davis
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow » Currant Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
4 miles north of Current Creek Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
PWL became more reactive today with specific WL in areas @ and above the TL. Two pits showed ECTP @ 12 and 16 at 30 to 35cm deep.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Cornices and wind drifted snow steadily became a problem today with moderate to strong winds with very strong gusts and swirling winds anywhere above the treeline. We observed a natural triggered (cornice) avalanche on the east slope of Tower Mountain that appeared to be 250 to 300' wide x 100 to 150' vertical.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,900'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates