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Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
3/24/2024
Observer Name
Pavlantos
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
6" of medium density new snow on consolidated old snow surface. No slab structure noted. Graupel observed during mid day precip.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
2' wind drifts observed at mid and upper elevations.
Comments
New snow and wind loading was bonding well to the old damp snow surface but I would expect that to change if snow begins to slab or more snow load is accumulated. several storm density/grain form changes observed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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