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Observation: Mill Hollow/Duchesne Ridge

Observation Date
2/28/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow/Duchesne Ridge
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow/Duchesne Ridge
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Stunning day on the eastern front... light winds, moderate temps, and fresh pow. We're blessed :)
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Yesterday's strong winds pressed the snow in exposed terrain, but soft, settled snow is easily found in sheltered terrain. Cold snow took on some heat on the sunnies.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Yesterday's wind was all over the place, but I found recent drifts sluggish.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
While drifts were well-behaved, I'm gonna throw corni in the mix here as they've grown quite large in the past week or so and may break back further than you'd expect.
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Went looking for Valentine's crust/NSF combo on southest aspects and found that it doesn't jump out at ya, but it's still reactive
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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