Observation: Mill D North

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

East

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Beautiful bluebird day. Calm winds below ridge top. East winds gusting to 20+ on ridges.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Sheltered snow remained light powder. Wind scoured the saddle/ridgelines. Open slopes also with evidence of wind effect.

Red Flags

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Red Flags Comments

Calm winds in Mill D, but high ridges still with snow spinning off the tops.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Variable, depending on elevation and exposure.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Same