Observation: Mill Creek

Observation Date

1/24/2026

Observer Name

Ted Scroggin

Region

Uintas » Mill Creek

Location Name or Route

Mill Creek

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

North

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Back to winter with temperatures at least more like January. Single digits to start the day and only getting into the teens with a slight north breeze kept the chill in the air. One whole inch of new snow at the trailhead this morning.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

Surprised to find a few new inches of snow out in the Mill Creek area. There was generally 3-5" of quite low density new snow that was good for the soul and to know it can still snow this winter. Amazing how a little snow can go a long way to soften the conditions and keep the spirits up!

Red Flags

Red Flags Comments

No red flags observed where I traveled and no real change to the overall hazard from my visit to the Mill Creek area.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Normal Caution

Comments

A quick snow pit from today to see where the winter highlights are and only about 90cm or 3 feet of snow at this elevation.

A little new snow can go a long way to refresh things and keep the spirits up.

Always a treat to get some nice views of the High Uintas!

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

Coordinates

Observation: Mill Creek

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