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Snowpit on S Aspect of Waterhouse 2

Location Name: Top of Waterhouse 2 Region: Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) Observation Date & Time: Saturday, March 6, 2021 - 12:30
Location: 38.778788, -119.959438 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Weather was much better than forecasted. FX called for SW 35-55 with G120 dec 75 by PM (above 8k ft). WX was considerably more calm--light breeze at on ridgeline/top of Waterhouse 2. Due to past SW winds though, ski conditions on Waterhouse 2 were better than expected. Last 200ft before Grass Lake area though mostly dust-on-crust and heavily wooded. All-in-all, great day! Would ski again.

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Snowpack Details

Total Snow Depth:

119cm

Persistent Weak Layers:

Not observed

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Near Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

Above 9000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

None

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Few - Mostly Clear - up to 2/8 covered

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

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