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Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
2/26/2016
Observer Name
Pagnucco, L Ward
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak Area » Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak Area
Weather
Weather Comments
Beautiful Utah day - no wind, lots of sun.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Surface varied depending on aspect. Anything touched by the sun was gloppy and damp. North aspects held cold, fast recrystallized snow.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Very warm today in the mountains. Saw some wet activity on East facing slopes.
Comments

Saw two wet avalanches today on east facing aspects around 9000'. Both originated near rocks heated up by rising temps. Saw no other red flags or indications of instability.

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