Observation Date
1/14/2017
Observer Name
Pitt
Region
Logan » Logan River » Steam Mill
Location Name or Route
Steam mill
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Gorgeous high pressure day. No clouds, no wind.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Storm snow is now quite settled. recrystallized powder is fast and smooth. About 6 inches of soft snow on top of a dense slab. The surface hoar is growing fast. On some aspects we saw feather shaped crystals up to an inch long. Snow pack felt really stable but cornices were still really sensitive. easy to break of large chunks.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
We observed the remnants of may natural slides that occured towards the end of the storm cycle. Probably some time Wednesday the 11th. Slides on Chicken ridge, east face of Magog, the east flanks of Gog and the cirque around Steam mill peak.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Cornices were sensitive but when they fell, they did not appear to be causing any avalanches. Just large sluffs.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Some roller balls on the south facing slopes below cliff bands.
Comments
Picture 1 is of the crown in the cliff band above Steam Mill lake.
Picture 2 is of the cornice on Boiler Bowl that had settled and detached but not fallen.
Picture 3 is of snow on ridge above Boiler bowl.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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