Observation Date
2/16/2019
Observer Name
Andy Nassetta / Bo Torrey
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow via Nobletts
Comments
Worked our way out Mill Hollow today via the Nobletts trailhead and found 7" of light-density powder that fell overnight with very little wind in play. Visibility was poor for the greater part of the day, but the sun showed itself for a short time allowing us to get eyes on some terrain and look at some snow.
Riding conditions were over the hood in the areas we chose to ride and travel through. Our choice? Low-angle protected slopes not connected to any steeper terrain above was our go to in order to avoid the weak layers that have been active lately (Check out recent avalanches and observations for more). Also important to us was avoiding micro avalanche terrain like small gullies and terrain traps that are easily over looked while buzzing around on our sleds and snow bikes.
Our pit did not produce any noteable stability results, but again, poor structure trumps all and the strong snow over weak snow is evident with a closer look.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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