State of the Snowpack for 1/26/2019 - 2/1/2019

Submitted by steve on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 13:42
Dates of the Week: 
1/26/2019 to 2/1/2019

Location

Andesite Peak
United States
39° 21' 2.2284" N, 120° 21' 58.3776" W
See map: Google Maps
US

Normal Caution-no avalanches reported

  • Established melt freeze crusts on SE-S-SW aspects
  • Variety of crusts and wind scoured snow surfaces on northerly aspects
  • Generally strong mid winter snowpack, 2-3m deep
  • High pressure throughout the week
  • Multiple moderate to strong NE wind events