Elephants Hump ECTP12

Location Name: 
Elephants Hump
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Observation Date & Time: 
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 13:03
Location: 
38.689010, -119.975410
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No


Conditions Alerts:

  • Other Signs of Instability (cracking, whumpfing, collapsing)
  • Other Signs of Instability (cracking, whumpfing, collapsing)›Collapsing / whumpfing noises
  • Persistent Problem
  • Recent Loading
  • Recent Loading›Blowing Snow
Observation made by: Public

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

CTE SC and ECTP12 test results down 100cm  (HS 135) @ 8700' on 25 degree east facing slope. Slope wide collapse when Nov. facet layer was reached while digging test pit. 

Loading observed due to wind transport (Mod to Strong SW winds) on surrounding peaks in the Carson Pass area. 

Near surface faceting and surface hoar observed throughout the tour.

Excellent ski conditions.

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Total Snow Depth: 
135cm
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Buried
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Terrain: elevations: 
Near Treeline
Terrain: aspects: 
E
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Elevation of Observation: 
8000 - 9000 ft.
Blowing Snow: 
Moderate
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Sky Cover: 
Scattered - Partly Cloudy - 3/8 to 4/8 covered
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
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