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Waterhouse NE

Location Name: Waterhouse Peak Region: Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) Observation Date & Time: Saturday, March 6, 2021 - 13:30
Location: 38.777115, -119.964465 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Recent Loading Terrain Alerts: Trigger Points

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Observation taken in a rocky area below the summit of Waterhouse peak. 2mm facets observed 90-120cm down. Rocks present and likely effected the local observation.

Of note was a CTH29 sudden collapse that slid on facets ~80cm down.

Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Videos:

Waterhouse NE 3/6/21

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph:

Snowpack Details

Total Snow Depth:

135cm

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Near Treeline

Below Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

NE

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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