Snowpit on Powderhouse

Location Name: 
Powderhouse Base
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Observation Date & Time: 
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 12:30
Location: 
38.792000, -119.980900
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Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No


Conditions Alerts:

  • Persistent Problem
  • Recent Loading›Blowing Snow
  • Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow
  • Recent Loading›Snowfall Rates of More Than 1 in/hr
Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

The snowfall was light when we arrived (11 am) but got heavier 3 hours later (2 pm) when we were leaving. 
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Total Snow Depth: 
90cm
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Buried
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Terrain: elevations: 
Below Treeline
Terrain: aspects: 
N
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Elevation of Observation: 
7000 - 8000 ft.
Blowing Snow: 
Light
Wind Direction: 
North
Wind Speed: 
Light
Sky Cover: 
Overcast - Cloudy - 8/8 covered
Highest Precipitation Rate: 
Moderate Snowfall (S2 = 2 cm /~1 in per hour)
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
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