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Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
12/20/2023
Observer Name
Pavlantos
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2.5'
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Wet saturated snow observed at all aspects and elevation up to 9000'
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
poor snow structure observed on northerly aspect at 9700'.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #2 Comments
wet loose snow observed at low and mid elevation.
Comments
Poor snow structure observed at 9690' North Facing 14 degree slope. CTM led us to ECTN on upper weak layer but then failing on depth hoar while continuing taps for experimental purposes. Next ECT was ECTP on upper week layer of preserved surface hoar layer (cool photos attached). This led us to want to try PST. Both PST;s Failed PST End Down 38cm on November facets.
Video
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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