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Hell hole wind loading

Location Name: Hell hole Region: Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) Observation Date & Time: Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 13:00
Location: 38.838683, -119.946093 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Recent Loading›Blowing Snow Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

We made our way into hell hole today. There was a lot of wind transport happening as the storm moved into the afternoon. Ridges, gullies, and anything exposed above tree line had significant wind loading in areas. Light snow moved in around 11am and picked up as we got into the afternoon.

We did not see any signs of avalanches and minimal instability on test slopes.

Wind transport

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

7000 - 8000 ft.

8000 - 9000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

Moderate

Sky Cover:

Overcast - Cloudy - 8/8 covered

Precipitation:

Snow

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