Snowpack

Observation: Steam Mill Peak

PagnuccoLogan
View on map
Observation photo 1

Quick report

Aspect
East
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches, Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading, Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2713 m
Slope Angle
21°
Red Flags Comment
<p>Did not experience any red flags. We stuck to low angle terrain both ascending and descending. Saw a repeater avalanche in Check Your Pants down low off White Pine Knob. (see Avalanches). We are at the point now where it'll be very difficult to trigger the PWL through the deep slab. Maybe more likely if you hit a shallow spot. Low probability high consequence. Seems like all parties we spoke to and observed stuck to low angle terrain. Had a few CT's in the new snow. </p>

Snowpack

Snow a bit recrystallized with last night's clearing and cold temps. Snow was lighter and faster in the shady zones and a bit denser and heavier in exposed/sunny locations. The high sun angel had its way with S facing terrain.