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Observations from Powderhouse Peak
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Location Name: Powderhouse Peak Region: Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) Date and time of observation: Tue, 01/05/2016 - 13:00 |
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Location Map: United States
38° 46' 58.3896" N, 119° 59' 5.0496" W
See map: Google Maps
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Red Flags: Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain Terrain Trap |
Observation made by: Professional Observer
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In digging snowpit found noticeable melt freeze crust below the days snowfall. Very soft snow immediately below crust appeared to be near surface facets that at least partially survived yesterdays warming.
Strong ridgetop winds were blowing snow and creating windslab in open terrain.
Photo 1: Very small rider triggered slide on a ridgetop test slope. Addtional wind loaded convex rolls in this area were producing cracking when weighted or skied.
