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New snow on Mt. Judah

Location Name: Mt Judah Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 12:00
Location: 39.306621, -120.315924 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Recent Loading Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow Terrain Alerts: Obvious Slide Path Terrain Traps

Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

A short tour up Mt. Judah today allowed us to begin observing the early layers of our snowpack. A quick pit on N aspect at 7800' did not reveal faceting in the snow from the first two storms of the season.

About 45cm of new snow was present w/ varied densities. Conditions below 7800' were variable, with a surface crust in places. Above 7800' was more consistent, with supportable surface conditions.

Snowpack Details

Total Snow Depth:

75cm

Persistent Weak Layers:

Not observed

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Near Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

7000 - 8000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

None

Wind Speed:

Calm

Sky Cover:

Few - Mostly Clear - up to 2/8 covered

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Above Freezing

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