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Observation: Miller Flat

Observation Date
11/26/2014
Observer Name
Steve Cote
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Miller Flat
Location Name or Route
Millers Flat parking lot
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
The wind was not transporting snow at this time and it was warm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow was wind affected in all areas but the most sheltered.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
The avalanches would be small and shallow, as there is not enought snow depth to be connected, the only the wind slabs may be sensitive.

Millers flat storm board has just less than a foot of settled snow

Snow stake said it all.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate