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Observation: Steam Mill Peak Area

Observation Date
1/31/2014
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area
Location Name or Route
East Shoulder
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Started out the day in the warmth and sunshine. Ended with every layer on. Cold front came through mid-afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Saw no red flags today eexcept for poor snowpack structure. Snow was supportable and fast with a mix of graupel in the top 6 inches. Overall snow depth at 9100' was still only about 4 feet.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate