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Rapid warming on Powderhouse

Location Name: Powderhouse Region: Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) Observation Date & Time: Friday, January 18, 2019 - 12:30
Location: 38.782541, -119.972142 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

First 2 laps were nice cream cheese with 2-3" ski penetration. At around 1400 I went up for a 3rd, and on the top it was above freezing and misting rain. By mid-slope the snow had warmed to mashed potato consistency. Temp at the base was 4C. No instability noted, even in the bowl where I skied my second lap. Boot penetration was to mid thigh on the bootpack out...

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