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Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Jacob Carpenter

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
Sugarlump Ridge - Approx 1 mi E chair 8 at Bear

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
20190217

Time
1400

Road conditions to area
Red Snake

Temperature
-9

Sky
Obscured (fog or base layer prevents view of sky)

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

Wind direction
SW

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
not observed

Aspect in degrees
17

Slope angle
27

Elevation
8600

Snow depth
95cm

Boot/ Ski penetration
35/15

Precipitation
Light

Activity, recent avalanches
yes

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
no

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
no

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File description
Pit Profile

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Yes I would like this observation Published

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