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Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date
2/29/2024
Observer Name
Weed, Pagnucco, Champion, Mullen
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Peak, NE Shoulder
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
It was a warm and muggy day until we got up into the wind, which was blowing around 20 mph on the Steam Mill summit ridge... Defuse sun midday through early afternoon, with increasing cloudiness. Seemed like the clouds were trapping the warmth. The thermometer read 50° when we got down to the Franklin Basin Trailhead at 4:00
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
The heat affected the snow in all aspects, and it was kind of heavy, even in the high norths... Unfortunately, the nice powder from earlier in the week was destroyed and turned into mashed potatoes.
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
Before the big storm arrives, we found stable snow and no significant avalanche problems or weak snow on the snow surface.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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