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Observation type
Snowpack
Observer
Doug
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no
Location (general area)
Dawson Peak
Date (yyyymmdd)
20170412
Time
2:00
Road conditions to area
Gates locked to Lytle Creek
Temperature
Nice
Sky
clear (no clouds)
Wind speed
Light (1-16mph Flags/twigs in motion)
Wind direction
not observed
Slope aspect
North
Slope angle
35
Elevation
9300
Snow depth
2'+
Boot/ Ski penetration
Boot 2"
Precipitation
None
Activity, recent avalanches
No
Brief description
No signs of recent snow movement
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no
Rapid warming
no
Obvious avalanche path
yes
Terrain trap
yes

Comment
Mostly dry trail from Wrightwood to half way up Pine Mtn. Took a few turns on the north eastern slope of Dawson Peak at 1:00. It was sun softened but somewhat lumpy. Road the drainage from the western ride (pictured) @ 2:00. Soft and smooth! The north side of Baldy is looking ripe.

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