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Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
12/6/2022
Observer Name
Gordon, Nassetta
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Nothin' but clear skies, light winds, and shallow fresh pow. The bluebird sang a beautiful song today :)
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Low density snow on a mostly supportable base. Not a spongy as the Wasatch, but excellent Uinta riding and turning conditions.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
From subtle to rolling thunder, collapses and questionable snow structure are definitely the big red flag clues.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Last Friday's snow, water, and wind continues to test the strength of the weak snow (PWL) created during the mid November dryspell.
Snow Profile
Comments
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable