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Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Allen Giernet 

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no

Location (general area)
Angeles Crest 

Latitude
34.34238

Longitude
-117.95015

Date (yyyymmdd)
20210319

Time
1323

Road conditions to area
Road dry & clear

Temperature
8°C

Sky
few clouds (up to 2/8)

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

Wind direction
SW

Wind direction in degrees
N/0

Slope aspect
North

Aspect in degrees
10°

Slope angle
38°

Elevation
2286m/ 7501'

Snow depth
24cm

Boot/ Ski penetration
pf23cm/ ps16cm

Precipitation
None

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Rapid warming
yes

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
no

Comment
Angeles Crest - Winston Springs 
6,400’ 
11:30 
AT 11C
Road dry & clear
Sky was clear but developing scattered clouds
Wind was calm but turning to L & NE
Late start today due to snow summary and Avi center items. 

As expected very heavy wet snow. Mash potatoes. A day of adventure riding indeed !

Big Note. - Cel service at the base and top of Winston springs. 

Ridge top 1314 SW - S winds M few clouds. View all the way to the Catalina islands.

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Very uninteresting Pit Profile
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Cinnamon Rolls were big
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Looked good but coverage was thin

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