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Thin Crust on Flagpole

Location Name: Flagpole Peak Region: Echo Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 07:04
Location: 38.847572, -120.054002 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Same crust observed below echo yesterday was observed on flagpole, all aspects, all slopes, all tree covers up to 7600' (did not climb further). Thicker than a zipper crust but barely thick enough to affect skiing (maybe 2-3mm).

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