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Location Name: Andesite Ridge Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 13:00
Location: 39.350726, -120.359516 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Strong Sunshine Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures

Observation made by: Educator at NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBING

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Observation

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph:

Snowpack Details

Total Snow Depth:

140cm

Persistent Weak Layers:

Not observed

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Below Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

SW

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

7000 - 8000 ft.

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Clear

Air temperature:

Above Freezing

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