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Observation: Currant Creek

Observation Date
1/7/2024
Observer Name
Katz
Region
Uintas » Currant Creek
Location Name or Route
Currant Creek Peak
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Weather observed in the afternoon only. Winds light gusting moderate, and snowfall varying between S-1 and S1
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
11"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
39°
Comments
This afternoon was wintry in the Currant Creek zone, with plenty of new snowfall, elevated winds, and relatively poor visibility. Winds were doing work, and plenty of fresh drifts could be found in the wind zone. A snowpit dug on almost due N ;) told the tale. While the new snow seems to have not formed enough of a slab to react on the old/new interface, it has reloaded the November snow, and propagation is not hard to find.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates