Wind Loading Mt Wheeler

Location Name: Wheeler Peak outside Lake Alpine S-SW face Region: Bear Valley Area Observation Date & Time: Monday, December 28, 2020 - 12:00
Location: 38.501742, -119.969233 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Above tree line significant signs of wind erosion and deposits persist from Northwest to southeast. Ridge line was bare in places and generally thin coverage. Below ridge and at tree line deposits were deep in places over 3'. We did not do a snow pit today due to low angle of slope.

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Above Treeline

Near Treeline

Below Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

8000 - 9000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

Light

Wind Direction:

Southeast

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Sky Cover:

Few - Mostly Clear - up to 2/8 covered

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

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