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Observation: Mill B South

Observation Date
3/10/2024
Observer Name
Derek DeBruin
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill B South
Location Name or Route
Mill B South
Weather
Weather Comments
Weather forecast verified. Relatively warm, plenty of wind above the lakes, from the south or south west. Snow transport was happening to varying degrees pretty much everywhere above 9000ft or so. Skies were pretty clear with just a bit of cirrus up high, warm temps.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Unfortunately, the wind did its work on the snow surface, particularly in the upper elevations and locations that didn't already have a melt-freeze crust. However, cornices were not as large and numerous as I was expecting and while we could find pockets of truly firm wind slab, most of the terrain seemed to still be soft slab or packed powder. Luckily, this made for turns that were still enjoyable even if they weren't blower. Mid-elevation west facing slopes in the trees skied smooth and creamy around 130pm.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Saw a couple small, old dry loose and several old wet loose from yesterday. Today's activity was limited, generally confined to small rollerballs near rocks, in the sun at low elevations, etc. Did see 2 new D1 wet loose today, W facing ca. 10,000ft. Representative photo below.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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