Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Annonymous

Keep me anonymous if published
yes

Location (general area)
Bear Mountain-Goldmine Canyon

Latitude
34.214121

Longitude
-116.864860

Date (yyyymmdd)
20191129

Time
10:00

Road conditions to area
icy

Temperature
20

Sky
Broken clouds (4/8 but not all)

Wind speed
Moderate (17-25mph Small trees sway/ flags stretched)

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
North

Aspect in degrees

Slope angle
30

Elevation
8400

Snow depth
28 inches

Boot/ Ski penetration
14 inches

Precipitation
None

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
yes

Rapid warming
no

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
yes

Comment
Extensive whumping in Goldmine Canyon. Stuck to trails after that.

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Yes I would like this observation Published