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Observation: Mill Canyon Peak

Observation Date
3/27/2014
Observer Name
Joey Dempster
Region
Provo » American Fork » Mill Canyon Peak
Location Name or Route
Baker Pass/Pole Line Pass AF Canyon, Mill Canyon Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snowed heavily off and on all morning. 6-8" new above 7000 ft., less below
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice light powder, but not quite enough to keep me off of the ubiquitous crusts underneath. However, in shady pockets soft snow under the new snow could be found and it skied very well. I skied sheltered N facing slopes around 8 and 9 k this morning, and found not a whisper of avalanche hazard. I suspect the usual wind drifts might be sensitive up high, but in general, this is a green light storm.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low