Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Allen Giernet 

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
Angeles Crest 6k' gate area 

Latitude
34.34507

Longitude
-117.96823

Date (yyyymmdd)
20210225

Time
1312

Road conditions to area
Snow and icy in sheltered spots, Closure at Vogal Flats, plows working when driving in

Temperature
-5c

Sky
Overcast (sky covered)

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

Wind direction
W

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
North West

Aspect in degrees
300°

Slope angle
32°

Elevation
1,908m

Snow depth
28cm

Boot/ Ski penetration
Pf 14cm/ Ps 10cm

Precipitation
Light

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
no

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
no

Comment
11:40 snow at 3,000’
Road mostly clear but closure at Vogel flats

12:40 at 6,300’ 
air temp -5C 
Sky overcast 
Wind moderate 
Precipitation none

1:12pm at 6260’
Aspect 300 NW
Precipitation occasional and light
Sky overcast 
Wind West moderate with strong gusts snow being transported 
Very light soft snow

Aprox 1:40pm moderate precipitation with graupel began and wind picked up moving graupl around. This could become an isolated weak layer with the forecast cold temps and next snowstorm

Soft isolated wind slabs were noted on NE aspects. Non reactive. Probably more significant at higher elevations in areas with less shelter. 

Cover was thin at best and not good for downhill skiing and riding yet. Once snow settles and we receive more of a snowpack things will begin to open up. 

Snowdepth increased as gaining elevation by a few inches. 

Over all snow depth for this area varied from 15cm to 30cm 

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Pit profile

General snow cover