3 cm Surface Hoar in Bear Valley

Location Name: 
Horse Canyon (Bear Valley)
Region: 
Bear Valley Area
Observation Date & Time: 
Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 11:30
Location: 
38.501421, -120.007279
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No



Terrain Alerts: 
Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees
Observation made by: Public

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

New Surface Hoar ranging from 1-3 cm can be found in wind protected area Near Tree Line.  Aspects ranging from NW-N-NE.  This surface hoar was especially prevalent in some North facing gully features.
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