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Observation: Mill Creek Canyon

Observation Date
3/6/2025
Observer Name
Jack H
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon
Location Name or Route
Millcreek Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Touring up to dog lake didn't see any natural signs of instability. New snow (35-40 cm) rested on what felt like a pretty major ice crust from this weekends thaw. Ended up digging a pit on an ENE facing aspect around 8000 ft. Snow Depth was around 195 cm with soft, dry snow above the ice crust and stable snow beneath. Dug down ~110 cm and couldn't find the weak layer.
Comments
Weather varied. Sun broke through at times and flurries came and went. Ended the 3 hour tour with 1" of snow on the brim of my hat!
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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