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Observation: Miller Bowl

Observation Date
12/15/2020
Observer Name
William Rouse
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl
Location Name or Route
Miller bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wind picked up as we left about 4. Cracking snow in drifted areas. Snow releases easily and can be detrimental on steep slopes.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
New snow totaled about 6 inches topping a breakable crust. Total snow around 2' Stepping into weak near the ground facets.
Comments
Decent riding in the new snow today with 6" new topping a breakable crust on north faces 8000' to 9000'. Wind drifted snow was a moderate issue especially in pockets around terrain like cliffs. Weak facets lurk near the ground and cover is still low.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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