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Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
2/27/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Lower Mill Hollow
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Burly day with full on winter travel conditions... strong winds, cold temperatures, milk jug viz... rather rugged.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow densities decreased during the AM, but winds had their way and there was quite a bit of wind whipped snow in open terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Wind was moving snow all over the place and getting into what we usually refer to as sheltered terrain
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wind drifted snow is the most obvious, in your face, avalanche problem and it wasn't hard to figure out today
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Went looking for the 2/14 NSF/Crust combo to see if it's still reactive. Where my travels brought me and the snow I saw, it was comfortable in its own skin. However, today's weather hampered my ability to see more terrain, so the jury is still out for another day.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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