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Limited wind effect at Deep Creek

Location Name: Deep Creek Region: Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, January 1, 2022 - 13:00
Location: 39.246142, -120.234949 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees Obvious Slide Path Terrain Matches the Advisory

Observation made by: Guide at Tahoe Mountain School

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Ski touring day at Deep Creek canyon today. Very cold temps at the start of our day gave way to nice below freezing conditions. Winds were calm for most of the day, occasionally picking up a bit but only noticeable at the ridge tops.

Snow surfaces were generally soft with wind effect only present in some more open areas. Exposed locations showed evidence of recent wind (photo 1 and 2) but just off the ridges the impact was minimal.
We witnessed no signs of instability associated with wind slabs today.

Deep tree wells are present in this area in many locations.

Wind texture at ridgetop

Trees blown clear of snow

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

6000-7000 ft.

7000 - 8000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

None

Wind Direction:

West

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Few - Mostly Clear - up to 2/8 covered

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

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