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Wind Loading from Johnson Canyon

Location Name: Johnson Canyon Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 13:30
Location: 39.333000, -120.291000 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Recent Loading Recent Loading›Blowing Snow

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Dug pit. Conducted compression test at 6920 ft, 10 degree slope, appx 1 30 pm Feb 10. Round particle layer at 15 cm, resistant collapse. CTE4.

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