Castle Pass - NASTC AIARE L1

Location Name: 
Castle Pass
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Observation Date & Time: 
Sunday, February 7, 2021 - 01:30
Location: 
39.357265, -120.365926
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No



Terrain Alerts: 
Terrain Matches the Advisory
Observation made by: Educator at NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBING

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

No results from stability tests. Snow seems to be gaining strength in the area. W facing pit on 20 degree slope. PWL's identified but non reactive in tests. 
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Total Snow Depth: 
206cm
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Buried
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Terrain: elevations: 
Near Treeline
Terrain: aspects: 
W
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Elevation of Observation: 
7000 - 8000 ft.
Wind Direction: 
West
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Sky Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
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