Andesite Ridge - Graupel PWL 2/5

Location Name: Andesite Ridge Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 15:26
Location: 39.345128, -120.348262 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Persistent Problem

Observation made by: Educator at Blackbird Mountain Guides

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Digging with AIARE students in a large clearing below treeline, at 7500' on a NE aspect we found a layer of graupel from 37 cm to 38 cm down.

Pit wall showing a layer of graupel (2/5) from 37 to 38 cm down.

Graupel 3 mm to 5 mm.

CTM (14) SP

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