Obs-Snow Profile: Miller Flat 2/25/2011

Observer Name: 
Steve Cote
Observation Date: 
02/25/2011
Region: 
Skyline
Miller Flat
Location or Route: 
Skyline - Millers Flat
Weather
Sky: 
Obscured
Precipitation: 
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Wind Speed: 
Light
Weather Comments: 

Much strong on the ridge tops and exposed bowls

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth: 
12"
New Snow Density: 
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions: 
Powder

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flag Comments: 

due to weather could not see into areas that normally avalanche under these condtions, winds have been moving available snow the last two days

Primary Concern

Primary Concern: 
New Snow
Probability: 
Considerable
Aspect: 
North
Northeast
East
Elevation: 
High
Trend: 
More Dangerous
Primary Concern Comments: 

New snow is covering up wind slabs and shallow areas over the rain crust. Also loading the cornices.

Secondary Concern

Secondary Concern: 
Loose Snow/Sluffing
Probability: 
Moderate
Aspect: 
North
Northeast
East
Elevation: 
High
Mid
Trend: 
More Dangerous
Secondary Concern Comments: 

Terrain traps such as gullies and steep draws that are near flat terrain or roads were snowmobilers or snow boarders have access to.

Elevation: 
9100'
Aspect: 
Northeast
Slope Angle: 
15
Millers Flat Obs 02252011.jpg
snow_profile_location: 
United States
39° 34' 30.9468" N, 111° 15' 34.47" W
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Observed Danger Rating: 
Considerable
Forecast Danger Rating: 
High
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