ISOLATED COLUMN FAILURE

Location Name: 
West Of Andisite Ridge
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 12/11/2009 - 12:30
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Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
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APPROX 3.5 FOOT SNOWPACK. COLUMN FAILED DURING EXCAVATION.....OCCURRED IN GRANULAR JUST ABOVE THE ICE MASS APPROX 6-10 INCHES OFF THE DIRT. LEVEL SITE AT 7980 FOOT ELEVATION.

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-SN SW WINDS 10-15MPH 28F.....