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Observation: Steam Mill Peak Area

Observation Date
2/5/2016
Observer Name
Paige Pagnucco, L Ward, A Ward
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Weather Comments
Not a bluebird day but pretty close, minus the clouds. Gradual clearing towards the late afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Great riding conditions. Razor thin rime coating the surface of the snow.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
We noticed cracking in the top 6-8" of snow. Very light density snow trying to act like a slab.
Comments

Rime coated everything above 8500'.

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