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Avalanche: Currant Creek Peak SE

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Region
Uintas » Currant Creek Peak SE
Location Name or Route
Currant Creek Peak
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
12"
Width
100'
Vertical
250'
Comments
Performing wx station maintence yesterday on Uinta network and spotted this cornice triggered slide on a steep, wind drifted slope