Observation: Millville Peak

Observation Date
3/23/2013
Observer Name
McAvoy/Wolford/Saxton
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Millville Peak
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Afternoon was a typical spring mixed bag of conditions, patches of sunshine, periods of white-out, transitions between.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

A foot plus of new powder on the bomber melt freeze crust. Mostly stable. Blower. Started to feel a little slow under the skis, at least on the lower angled slopes later in the PM.

Avalanche Problem #1
Problem #1 Comments

Some small pockets pulled out on the steepest sections, hardly noticeable at the time.

Comments

Small slab release, 20x30, a foot plus deep, sliding on the melt freeze crust. Not too concerning.

Millville Peak.