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Wind slab at Donner Pass

Location Name: Donner Pass road saddle Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 14:00
Location: 39.353457, -120.274758 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Other Signs of Instability (cracking, whumpfing, collapsing) Other Signs of Instability (cracking, whumpfing, collapsing)›Shooting Cracks Rapid or Prolonged Warming Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Strong Sunshine Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures Terrain Alerts: Obvious Slide Path

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Shooting cracks, wind slab, North West aspect. Evidence of same type of slides in multiple observation locations

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