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creeks are open and deep in Johnson canyon

Location Name: Johnson Canyon "freeway peak" Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 12:45
Location: 39.332831, -120.298877 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Recent Loading Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow

Observation made by: Guide at Tahoe Mountain School

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Creek beds are open and deep 4-5 meters

Creek beds are open and deep 4-5 meters

tricky creek crossing to/from East side of the canyon

tricky creek crossing to/from East side of the canyon

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

6000-7000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

None

Wind Direction:

East

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Clear

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

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