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Alpenglow AIARE Level 1 - Castle Valley Meadow

Location Name: Castle Valley Meadow Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 14:00
	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Persistent Problem Recent Loading Recent Loading›Blowing Snow Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow

Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

AIARE L1 class toured to Castle Valley Meadow to practice avalanche rescue and dig a snow pit. Weather was cloudy with increasing snow. Light wind and blowing snow was observed. Approximately 85 cm of new snow and 190 cm HS at pit location. Pit was done hastly and in a poor location due to time constraints and for class practice purposes only. Great day to work on skills and monitor conditions.

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Snowpack Details

Total Snow Depth:

190cm

Persistent Weak Layers:

Buried

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Below Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

7000 - 8000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

Light

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Overcast - Cloudy - 8/8 covered

Highest Precipitation Rate:

Moderate Snowfall (S2 = 2 cm /~1 in per hour)

Precipitation:

Snow

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