Observation: Mill D North

Observation Date

1/15/2023

Observer Name

Seth Simonds

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North

Location Name or Route

Powder Park 3

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Heavy Snowfall

Snow Profile

Aspect

Southwest

Elevation

8,500'

Comments

Part of an avy level 2 course. Several pits dug close by with similar results.

CT3 Q3 in new snow on potential density change. ECTN6 on sun crust 30 cm down. Pit on the other side of conifer did not have sun crust.

HS: 220 cm. Pit depth was 150cm with good snow structure (all pits had similar good structure)

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates