Avalanche

Avalanche: Currant Creek Peak

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

With plenty of snow to work with and a spike in the winds late Sunday, this natural avalanche probably occurred in the Sunday/Monday timeframe. It's a decent chunk of snow, breaking to the ground.