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Sastrugi at Observation Point

Location Name: Observation point Shirley Canyon Region: Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, March 6, 2021 - 10:30
Location: 39.205605, -120.242271 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures Recent Loading

Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Classic signs of previous high winds with windward erosion, leeward deposition & sastrugi.

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Below Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

NE

SW

Weather Details

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Clear

Air temperature:

Above Freezing

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