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Observation: Currant Creek Peak

Observation Date
12/20/2018
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow » Currant Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
Currant Creek Peak
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Weather not effecting snow stability.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Winds have raked across a lot of our upper elevation terrain. However, to my surprise, we found excellent soft snow and quality turning conditions on sheltered shady slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
With recent winds, I was expecting more widespread wind loading on leeward aspects. The wind drifts I stomped on seemed pretty lifeless and not very connected.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Comments
A stunning day.... perfect for getting weather station maintenence wrapped up.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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