Facets on Silver Peak

Location Name: Silver Peak Region: Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area Observation Date & Time: Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 12:00
Location: 39.223453, -120.242772 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Today we toured up Pole Creek to the east ridge of Silver Peak. At ~7800' we transitioned and descended the N aspect, skiing about 10-15cm of unaffected facets. The ski quality was good, with limited sun/wind affect from the previous days.

Back on the ridge, above the meadow at about 7300', a quick hand pit revealed ~5cm of facets on the surface, with a 4cm crust, and ~10cm of facets below the crust.

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Persistent Weak Layers:

On the surface

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Terrain: elevations:

Near Treeline

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