Observation: Mill Hollow

Observation Date
1/16/2026
Observer Name
Joel ORourke
Region
Uintas » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow Environs
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Snowpack has three easily identifiable weak layers; the Buried Surface Hoar, Faceting around the Christmas Eve Rain Crust and depth hoar at the base. Despite this the snowpack generally lacks enough structure to produce results (see pit attached).
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Recent snow transport over the previous days has created small wind slabs along crest features.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,300'
Comments
Also observed high marking in the bowl west of the Duchesne Ridge weather station had triggered a small, presumably wind slab, likely on the 15th or 14th.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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