Snow Pit Powderhouse 1

Location Name: 
Powderhouse 1
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Observation Date & Time: 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 14:00
Location: 
38.790757, -119.970248
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
Yes


Conditions Alerts:

  • Persistent Problem
Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

CTH 22 & 26 Q2 60 cm down Q2 on 1/4 crust, CTM 12 Q3 20 cm down.

Limited obx due to time constraints and weather. Another group reported seeing a small wind slap avalanche at higher elevations.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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Total Snow Depth: 
210cm
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Buried
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Terrain: elevations: 
Near Treeline
Below Treeline
Terrain: aspects: 
NW
N
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Elevation of Observation: 
7000 - 8000 ft.
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
Wind Speed: 
Light
Sky Cover: 
Overcast - Cloudy - 8/8 covered
Precipitation: 
Mixed rain and snow
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
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