Observation: Currant Creek Peak

Observation Date

3/4/2016

Observer Name

Craig Gordon/Trent Meisenheimer

Region

Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow » Currant Creek Peak

Location Name or Route

Currant Creek

Weather

Sky

Few

Wind Speed

Calm

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Dense Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Sun definitely high in the sky, making the surface snow spongy... not wet.

Red Flags

Red Flags Comments

Not many redflags.... generally Low avalanche danger

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Problem #1 Comments

A few wind drifts on upper elevation leeward slopes, but they seemed pretty relaxed and lifeless.

Comments

We took advantage of the great weather to work on one of our remote weather stations, buff out the Beacon Basin, and to bust out a quick pole dance.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low