Snow Pit on Jakes

Location Name: 
Jakes Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Observation Date & Time: 
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 08:00
Location: 
38.969761, -120.116876
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No
Observation made by: Public

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

We skied on Jakes Peak this morning. Halfway up the second pitch we dug a snow pit and conducted an extended column test. This test failed, ECTP22, on the faceted crust layer. Near the top there was less evidence of wind transport, scouring or wind slabs, than expected. Kicking at what small wind lips did exist there did not result in any cracking. While skiing, we observed another party start a large loose dry slough on a steeper section. This slough moved quite fast and entrained a lot of snow, almost enough to bury a person. 

ECTP22 on the faceted rain crust. The fracture along the crust was notably clean upon further inspection of the pit.
ECTP22 on the faceted rain crust. The fracture along the crust was notably clean upon further inspection of the pit.
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