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Observation: Mill Creek Canyon

Observation Date
1/11/2023
Observer Name
J. Wright
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon
Location Name or Route
Millcreek Canyon Road
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
6,100'
Comments
I dug this pit on the south side of the creek near the Millcreek Canyon Winter Gate. Snow depth appeared to have drastically increased after the most recent storm. Total depth 106 cm. The slab was relatively well-bonded from 106cm all the way down until ~30cm where a 4F+ faceted weak layer exists from 25-30 cm. Due to being directly under a large steep slope, I didn't wand to pound on the snowpit, so no snowpack test was performed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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