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Observation: City Creek Peak

Observation Date
1/24/2024
Observer Name
Michael Bigelow
Region
Southwest » Tushers » City Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
City Creek Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Fully half of the snowpack in shcltered areas are sugary facets. In a 100 cm pit, on a 30 degree slope, the entire top 50 cm failed before I finished the backcut of my ETC test. On steep slopes, it would seem human caused avalanches are definate. I saw no signs of any natruary relases.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Problem #2 Comments
This week, elevations about 10,500 feet received about 8 inches of low density snow. Unusually for Tushar's there was very little wind loading or transport. The illusion that the snow pack may be stabilizing is just that.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,400'
Comments
From the bottom up, 50 CM of loose facets, 20 cm of 2 finger, 15 cm of four finger, top surface of easy fist.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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