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Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
2/16/2025
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan River » Steam Mill » Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Blustery snowy day with S1-S2 snowfall all day. Temps hovered near mid- upper 20sF. Low visibility until 4 pm with a bit of clearing and lifting.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3'
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
3+ feet above 8500' of medium-density powder sitting atop MF crust.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Observed small (1' x 20') soft slab avlanche in Hells Kitchen on a S facing slope at 7500'. Obsevred shooting cracks as well in similar terrain.
Snow Profile
Comments
We stayed in low-angle terrain all day and avoided the strong winds along the upper ridge and possible wind loading. There were pretty good powder riding conditions all around the compass. Full parking lots and lots of slope testers out today, but I think everyone here has gotten the message.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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