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Observation: Steam Mill Peak Area

Observation Date
1/12/2018
Observer Name
Brett Verhoef
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak Northeast Ridge
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Graupel in first 2 cm
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
22°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates