Observation: Mill D North

Observation Date
2/7/2025
Observer Name
Michael B
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North
Location Name or Route
Mill D North
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
I hiked with spikes to Dog Lake Friday. The snow surface was mix of hard sun/heat blasted mess to a bit mushy. All in all, new snow was desperately needed. I spoke with two skiers who had "come up to see what the conditions were." They were both super disappointed as it was an icy to heat crusted mess.
As I hiked back down to the TH the snow increased in intensity. In fact, a slide off closed the canyon for a couple of hours.
WX: Graupel ➡️ heavy snow
Wind: Shifting G into 40's
New Snow 1"
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable