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Observation: Steam Mill Canyon

Observation Date
2/2/2022
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon
Location Name or Route
Boiler Bowl, Magic Land
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cold, with sub-zero wind chill...
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
The snow was loud due to the cold. In some drifted areas the wind crust/slab sounded hollow like a drum when I walked across.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I triggered shooting cracks up to about 30' long in upper elevation areas that were obviously wind drifted.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,100'
Slope Angle
31°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low