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Observation: Steam Mill Peak Area

Observation Date
12/5/2014
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Rain
Weather Comments
Light rain/snow then skies cleared about 11am.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Most of the new snow was sopping wet until about 8500' when it started to dry out and became a bit less cohesive. Best turning/riding conditions were above 8500'.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Rollerballs on steep north/northeast facing slopes below 9000'.
Comments

Felt like April today with warm temps and WET snow.

Only sign of instability was a few roller balls on steep NNE slopes.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low