Observation: Steam Mill Peak

Observation Date

1/15/2026

Observer Name

Emma Wilkinson & Anna Rupper

Region

Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Peak

Location Name or Route

Steam Mill Peak

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Calm winds on ridge with some light variable gusts.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Melt-Freeze Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

Variable snow conditions depending on elevation and aspect. Significant surface hoar forming lower in the valley, powder in protected polar aspects, and a sun crust that softened throughout the day on solar aspects. Great riding to be found.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Small cornices and wind affected snow found on the NE aspect of Steam Mill Peak.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wet Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Solar aspects with a morning crust began to warm and dampen throughout the day but still felt stable around noon on our way out.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

8,700'

Slope Angle

26°

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

Coordinates

Snow Pilot URL

https://snowpilot.org/node/79152

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