Testpit on Powderhouse Peak

Location Name: 
Powderhouse Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/05/2011 - 10:50
Location Map: 
United States
38° 46' 58.2924" N, 119° 58' 34.4604" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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A few small wind slabs existed on the test slopes north of the summit. Skier loading on the slab did not produce cracking or any other evidence of instability. ECT indicated likely fracture propagation, but it is not a well proven test for hard slab conditions (very well proven test for soft slab conditions). No evidence of slab formation or instability below treeline. Very good bonding of January 30 storm snow to pre storm crust surface in all areas traveled.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
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