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Observation: Mill Hollow-mid canyon

Observation Date
2/6/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow-mid canyon
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow/Duchesne Ridge
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Not a very user friendly day! Very strong SE winds getting into mid elevation terrain. Poor viz yesterday really hampered my ability to get around. In fact, 'twas the kind of day where you almost fall over even when you're standing still. No pics or viddy... just flat light :(
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
I found dense, creamy snow in very wind sheltered locations, but so much of our terrain is getting nuked by wind.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Very strong winds
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Erratic and unusual winds blowing from the east and southeast loaded slopes with a westerly component... that's an unusual aspect for us.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
No news of the weird, but I don't trust the PWL with all the recent wind. I'm taking my own advice and steering clear of steep, rocky terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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