Observation: Steam Mill Lake

Observation Date
1/12/2026
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Steam Mill Lake
Location Name or Route
Burn Bowl--->Magic Land
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

We found very nice settled powder conditions except where the snow surface was heated by the sun. Sunny slopes were a bit crusty by the late afternoon.

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,100'
Slope Angle
12°
Comments

There was still some wind drifting going on in high, exposed terrain.

The weakest snow in the snowpack is on the snow surface...

The Snowscope probe shows a deep, solid snowpack in Upper Steam Mill Canyon, at least in the Magic Land area.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates