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Recent Observations:

Elephant's Hump

01/19/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation

Schallenberger Ridge

01/19/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation

Some soft snow found on shadier, partially treed terrain closer to 9000 feet.

At 1200 this SW line had a significant shadow moving across it.

Snow coverage below about 7000 feet became less consistent

Emerald Point

01/19/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation

Outside Heavenly Resort Boundary

01/19/2022 - 11:05

Snowpack Observation

Fireplug and Mt. Rose

01/18/2022 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation

Round Top with an interesting old avalanche visible in the center of the photo

Looking up at variable snow conditions

Large wind features along the ridge

Thin snow conditions on the south facing portion of the Elephant's Graveyard zone.

North facing slopes in Elephant's Graveyard holding much better snow coverage

01/17/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation

Talking Mountain

01/16/2022 - 11:50

Avalanche Observation

Boot penetration of ~ 5" on N aspect sheltered terrain @ 10:00am.

~2" ski penetration N aspect sheltered terrain @ 10:00am

Old avalanche debris on E / NE bowl of Mt Lola. Wind slabs that likely occurred January 3-4. D1

Lola Ridge / Independence Lake

01/16/2022 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation

Surface Faceted Crystals

Johnson Canyon

01/15/2022 - 14:45

Snowpack Observation

ECTP 29 Johnson Canyon 01/15/2022

ECTP 29 Johnson Canyon 01/15/2022

Johnson Canyon

01/15/2022 - 13:32

Snowpack Observation

A group of Backcountry skiers standing close to a large cornice South of Mt Lincoln on the Anderson ridge in the sugarbowl Backcountry.

Mount Judah

01/15/2022 - 13:12

Snowpack Observation

Fallen Leaf Lake

Shady aspects were a mix of shallow soft snow, firm snow, and firm old tracks.

Boot pen at 12:30 on a sunny aspect

Looking up at Angora Bowl with Echo Peak on the far left

Angora Peak

01/15/2022 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation

Near PCT, I-80 junction

01/15/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation

Indian Valley

01/15/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation

Hidden Peak

01/15/2022 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation

1 to 2 inches of dust on crust and large surface hoar in wind protected, full shade areas.

Despite mid level cloud cover, solar aspects traveled below 7,800' were in melt phase at 10:45 am.

Lincoln Ridge

01/15/2022 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation

Boreal Ridge

01/15/2022 - 09:38

Snowpack Observation

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