Snowpit data

Location Name: 
Grouse Canyon (Top of "The Zones"
Region: 
Bear Valley Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 02/27/2011 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 29' 19.1976" N, 120° 3' 23.832" W
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US


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

30º Slope; 8100 feet; NW aspect

CT 22 @ 40 cm / Q2

ECT NR

 

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Observed one recent avalanche (D2) with one foot crown on W aspect beneath "West Ridge" at ski resort, similar elevation. 

Observed one recent avalanche (D1) with one foot crown on N aspect below clif band at approximately 7900 ft.

Observed older avalanche (D2) with 2.5-3 foot crown on N aspect at western base of clif band at approximately 7900 ft.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
None
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