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Observation: Steam Mill #3

Observation Date
2/11/2020
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Hells Kitchen » Steam Mill #3
Location Name or Route
Hells Kitchen, Steam Mill 3
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Pretty cold in the wind and shade
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Interesting conditions, certainly not actual powder, but smooth and fairly soft.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The snow is mostly stable, the danger is LOW, and avalanches are unlikely but not impossible.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
26°
Video
The trees on the summit of Steam Mill 3 were covered in translucent rime-ice, but the snow wasn't bad.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates