Observation: City Creek Peak

Observation Date
1/15/2024
Observer Name
Andy Farrell
Region
Southwest » Tushers » City Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
Tushars - City Creek Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Comments
Moderate new snowfall amounts in the Tushars compared to what's happening up north but nonetheless we observed a widespread natural cycle at and below treeline in the City Creek Peak Periphery. Countless avalanches noted on tiny convexities and larger slides on +30 terrain most anywhere with a uniform slab. These were all on the north half of the compass, primarily NW-E. No larger slides or evidence noted in the alpine.
Breaking trail was a suffer fest with the constant potential for knee-thigh deep ski pen in protected terrain. It was easy to "submarine" into the lower, faceted snowpack while skinning and skiing. We experienced consistent medium-large collapses every few steps throughout the tour.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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