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Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 26, 2023Submitted:
March 27, 2023Observer:
Everett Phillips | ESAC ForecasterZone or Region:
June LakeLocation:
San Joaquin Mountain - ATL Snowpack ObsSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedKey Points
Went out to look for the persistent slab problem from today’s forecast (3/19 PWL). Looking to gather info ATL above 11,000′ on ENE.
- Cornices are well developed and overhang N and NE cliffs and steep ridgelines in some areas.
- In the locations I dug (See attached images, 11400′ ENE and 10400′ E) I did not find concerning structure. No peristent grains werer observed above the 3/19 crust.
- No signs of instability
- Despite cold temps. crusts are developing on solar slopes BTL
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly SunnyTemperature:
8 deg. F at 11500' at 2 PMWind:
Light , WAvalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the past week |
N aspect on Two Teats east ridge N 11,000 |
D2 | N-Natural | Old refilled crown from the last storm on 3/21/23 |
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