Professional Observation
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Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 22, 2022Submitted:
December 24, 2022Observer:
Everett Phillips | ESAC ForecasterZone or Region:
June LakeLocation:
San Joaquin Ridge - clouds and warmingSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedKey Points
Toured from June Mountain to Mammoth Mountain via the San Joaquin ridge to get a handle on surface conditions on a variety of aspects and elevations.
- Above treeline wind board, sastrugi and bare ground are the primary surfaces.
- Near treeline there is still soft snow on E, NE, and SE slopes. Look for sheltered locations and moderate slope angles.
- Below treeline warming had little effect on surface snow in this area above 9500′. Some crusts around trees from drips and on solar slopes with steeper slope angles.
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