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Location Name: Blue Lakes near border ruffian Region: Carson Pass Area Observation Date & Time: Friday, March 6, 2020 - 15:30
Location: 38.651814, -119.925177 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Rapid or Prolonged Warming Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Strong Sunshine Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures Terrain Alerts: Terrain Matches the Advisory

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Noticed some surface cooling during the mid to late morning hours due to the winds. In the afternoon winds decreased which allowed the snow to soften a bit and make the riding enjoyable. no signs of instabilities or obvious avalnche activity. Open water and holes are hazards.

Snowpack Details

Persistent Weak Layers:

Not observed

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Near Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

8000 - 9000 ft.

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Sky Cover:

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

Air temperature:

Above Freezing

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