Shooting cracks and SS-D1-AS-O ski test

Location Name: 
North side Judah/Wildflower Ridge
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 30.006" N, 120° 19' 2.2332" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

 

 

Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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