Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Joseph Esparza

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
San Gorgonio Wilderness (Big Draw Bowl)

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
20220108

Time
12pm

Road conditions to area
Clear

Temperature
30°F to 40°F

Sky
few clouds (up to 2/8)

Wind speed
Light (1-16mph Flags/twigs in motion)

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees
W/SW

Slope aspect
not observed

Aspect in degrees

Slope angle

Elevation
10600

Snow depth

Boot/ Ski penetration

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
yes

Obvious avalanche path
no

Comment
Solid in morning. Post-holing after 10am. No snow rollers or wet slide conditions observed today. Upper bowl is well shaded and firm and fast conditions can be expected all day. Snowshoes/skis recommend to the base of Big Draw. Passable in microspikes but strenuous. Crampons and ice above 10200'. Very isolated and few visitors. 

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