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Observation: Mill Creek Ridgeline

Observation Date
12/30/2015
Observer Name
Fred/Oliver
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Mill D to Wilson via top of Soldier Fork
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Instability showers through out the day. Amazing zero wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Light new snow through out the area traveled today. Cold temps have preserved the snow quite well.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Seems like the red flags are coming down. Many slopes have avalanched in the natural cycle of Dec 23rd. However there is still a fairly shallow snowpack in some areas (<3'). Deep snow is safe snow they say. Sluffing on steep slopes within the new snow did not really get running.
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

The persistent deep slab is lurking out there somewhere.

Comments

only dug one quick pit today on top of the big water/solider ridge. snow was surprisingly shallow. Facets are rounding.

Much more relaxing skiing the slide path.

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