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Avalanche: Currant Creek Peak

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Friday, February 15, 2013
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 15, 2013
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow » Currant Creek Peak
Location Name or Route
Currant Creek Peak
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Strong West-Northwest winds this week have formed a stout slab on upper leeward slopes.
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