Observation: Steam Mill Peak 1/27/2012

Observer Name:

ward

Region:

Logan
Logan River
Steam Mill
Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date:

01/27/2012

Location or Route:

steam mill pk and ridge line

Weather

Sky:

Few

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

High

Snow Surface Conditions:

Dense Loose

Wind Crust

Snow Characteristic Comments:

CT Easy—35 degrees—NE Slope—9,000 feet—sheer at 9”—wind slab from storm snow Rutschblock 3—33 degrees—NE Slope—9,000 feet— sheer at 9”—wind slab from storm snow Several 20’ -50’ east facing pockets just off the ridge slid on depth hoar during last weekend’s cycle. Quiet day, other than one collapse with no propagation. Fridge size cornice kicked off produced a 6” x 20’ x 800’ slide with new snow on a 38+ degree slope

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Collapsing

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Deep Slabs

Probability:

Considerable

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

Elevation:

High

Trend:

Less Dangerous

snow_profile_location:

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Forecast Danger Rating:

High