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Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
2/9/2023
Observer Name
Gordon, Manship, Collett
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow Environs
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Beauty of a day on the eastern front
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Only 2" of low-ish density snow and a bit of wind delivered a great reset in mid elevation sheltered terrain
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Had a weather station mission on the south half of the range and thought we were gonna see more widespread drifting and general wind damage. However, we did find a few isolated pockets on leeward slopes in the wind zone... see Tower Mountain ob
Comments
Nearly buried... our Currant Creek automated snow study plot needed a little love.
Outstanding turning conditions and straight-forward avy danger were overshadowed by a rippin' crew of solid, young, snow pros (obviously farmers in a previous life :)... thanks Joey and Jeremy
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low