Large fragile cornices, cornice collapse wildflower ridge Mt Judah

Location Name: 
Mt Judah
Observation Date & Time: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 00:00
Location: 
39.301144, -120.316972
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Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No


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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

Large fragile cotnices E side of Judah. Cornice collapse with a couple washing machine size chunks seen in large debris field on wind loaded slope.  No obvious avalanche crown. Signs of cornice cracking evident in last photo.  

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Terrain: elevations: 
Above Treeline
Terrain: aspects: 
E
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Elevation of Observation: 
7000 - 8000 ft.
Blowing Snow: 
Light
Wind Direction: 
East
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Sky Cover: 
Scattered - Partly Cloudy - 3/8 to 4/8 covered
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
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