Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
2/3/2016
Observer Name
Paige Pagnucco, L Ward
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area » Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Very cold temps today. Skies finally started clearing around 3pm. Some snow transport with moderate west winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

A couple of inches of new snow overnight capped about a foot of settled powder from the weekend.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments

No ECT results though there are a two obvious layers of either buried nsf or small sh at 20 cm and 40 cm down. No propagation at all. The basal facets are getting compressed and appear to be gaining strength though in this particular area they are now six feet under.

Other motorized parties riding in the area reported seeing no activity.

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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate