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Observation: City Creek Peak

Observation Date
12/31/2023
Observer Name
Hardesty and Bombard
Region
Southwest » Tushers » City Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
Tushars - City Creek Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Thin and weak. Many solar aspects have burnt to the ground. Polar aspects have total depth of 12-18" of mostly facets, depth hoar and crusts.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags. Not even poor structure per se, just weak snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,700'
Comments
Shallow snow, weak snow. The Big Flat snotel site at 10,350' shows 53% of median. Any significant loading event will lead to dangerous avalanche conditions on polar aspects.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates