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Observations on Rubicon

Location Name: Rubicon Peak Region: West Shore Area Observation Date & Time: Monday, March 22, 2021 - 09:10
Location: 38.989311, -120.133600 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Noticed surface hoar near the peak (above treeline) in the morning around 9-10am. Also noticed a little blowing snow on the ridge near the east face side.

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