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Location Name: Carpenter Hill Area Region: Independence Lake Area Observation Date & Time: Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 14:24
Location: 39.410000, -120.290000 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Recent Loading›Blowing Snow

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Light blowing snow noted on Ridgelines, clear sky's.

Wind scouring on south/south east faces.

Soft top layer, 20cm foot penetration.

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Below Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

NE

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

7000 - 8000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

Light

Wind Direction:

Northeast

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Sky Cover:

Clear

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

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