Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Joseph Esparza

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
San Jacinto Mtns, Marion Mtn Trail

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
20220226

Time
12pm

Road conditions to area
Icy. 4WD and chains off Hwy 243. 

Temperature

Sky
Scattered clouds (3/8 to 4/8)

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

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees


Slope aspect
not observed

Aspect in degrees


Slope angle


Elevation


Snow depth


Boot/ Ski penetration


Precipitation
None 

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
yes

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
yes

Comment
Lots of new powder in the western San Jacintos. 1-2' between 6000 and 8000'. 2'+ in drifts above 8000'. Very dry powder. Rapid warming in the afternoon, but no serious signs of avalanche concerns. 

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