Whumphing in Horse Canyon (Bear Valley)

Location Name: 
Horse Canyon
Region: 
Bear Valley Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/14/2010 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 29' 41.6904" N, 120° 2' 3.9552" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

 We dug one large pit and did multiple compression tests.

Aspect: 280º

Elevation (approx 7700 ft.)

Slope: 31º

1) CT13 Q2 30cm

2) CT13 Q2 30 cm

3) CT5 Q3 30cm

4) ECT12 Q3 30cm propagated full length

Rutschblock: RB5 @ 30cm Q3

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: