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Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
1/16/2021
Observer Name
Thompson
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Bear River Range - Steam Mill Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
First time in at least a month that I didn't observe any collapsing or whumphing.
Snow-pack still has poor structure. Snow-pits on SE and E aspects 9000' both showed propagation (both ECTP24) failing on buried facets in the bottom half of the snowpack
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Didn't observe any snow being actively transported today. There was some small stubborn cornice and signs of previous wind transport on E facing ridge-top terrain.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,000'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate