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Observation: Steam Mill

Observation Date
3/10/2020
Observer Name
Pagnucco/Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill
Location Name or Route
Franklin Basin, Steam Mill
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
About a foot of powder which stayed pretty dry on upper elevation north facing slopes until mid afternoon. The new snow elsewhere was moist and sticky due to warmth and sun. At lower elevations the snow is melt-softened, isothermal, and unsupportable.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
30°
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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