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Surface Hoar in Johnson canyon

Location Name: Johnson Canyon Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Friday, December 17, 2021 - 14:00
Location: 39.333510, -120.298499 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Guide at West Wind Collective

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

1 Meter to 1.5 meters of good ski quality snow. Cold temps in the morning turning to above freezing temps in the afternoon, clear sky, and calm wind. No avalanche activity observed.

10mm Surface Hoar on N-NE-E at 6,900'

10mm Surface Hoar on N-NE-E at 6,900'

3-4mm SH at 6,300'

3-4mm SH at 6,300'

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