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Surface Hoar Near Bear Trap Cabin

Location Name: Bear Trap Cabin Region: Bear Valley Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 10:00
Location: 38.471674, -120.092373 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Rollerballs / Pinwheels Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Strong Sunshine Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures Terrain Alerts: Terrain Matches the Advisory

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Conditions first thing this morning were below freezing but quickly warmed up by about 11 a.m. First thing this morning I observed surface hoar in the more open areas out of the trees but by the end of the day, I didn't see it any more. By end of day I saw a few roller balls down steeper slopes. Overall conditions in our area appeared stable in wind protected areas mainly in the trees.

Snowpack Details

Persistent Weak Layers:

On the surface

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Below Treeline

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

7000 - 8000 ft.

8000 - 9000 ft.

Sky Cover:

Scattered - Partly Cloudy - 3/8 to 4/8 covered

Air temperature:

Above Freezing

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