Wind loading angora

Location Name: 
Angora ridge
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Observation Date & Time: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 16:30
Location: 
38.889798, -120.046434
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No


Conditions Alerts:

  • Other Signs of Instability (cracking, whumpfing, collapsing)›Collapsing / whumpfing noises
  • Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow
Observation made by: Public

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

We rode around angora ridge this afternoon. There was significant wind loading in gullies and sheltered areas along ridges. Some south/south west facing slopes were quite wind scoured and firm. 
 

We did not see any avalanche activity. One wind loaded knoll had a big whumpf and tangible collapse as a friend rode past me. 
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