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Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
3/29/2020
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan River » Steam Mill » Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Sun in and out until mid afternoon then light-moderate snowfall. Warm temps overall though colder once system moved in.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
"New" snow from last weeks storm as well as few inches overnight were damp. Only "dry" snow we found was in N facing thickly treed low end of high elevation.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Observed no new recent avalanches though there were rollerballs on steep slopes facing E, S, W.
Comments
Pit showed weak graupel layer below 18" of new snow still not stabilized. Maybe there are some sleeper slabs still out there but, in general, snow is damp and stubborn. Cornices were damp and stubborn as well.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate