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Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
1/2/2017
Observer Name
Wally Macfarlane
Region
Logan » Logan River » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow to Logan Peak
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Windy and cold on top of Logan Peak
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was light and dry in sheltered terrain (NE facing slopes). SW slopes on ridge lines were blown clean,hard pack and slick.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We found some sensitive new wind slabs (1.5 ft deep) on SW slopes that were easily with a ski cut.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wind slabs were the main concern today. We avoided skiing wind loaded terrain.
Comments
Awesome turns (face shots) in sheltered NE terrain between 9700 and 7800 ft. One can no longer feel the rain crust between 7800 and 6500 ft. From 6500 to 5000 the rain crust is still noticeable.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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