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Loose snow avalanches on Castle Peak

Location Name: Castle Peak Region: Donner Summit Area Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): Mon, 02/13/2012 - 05:00
Location Map: United States 39° 21' 53.892" N, 120° 20' 52.3428" W See map: Google Maps US	Red Flags: Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain Obvious avalanche path

Observation made by: Forecaster

Avalanche Observations

Avalanche Type:

dry,loose,

Trigger type:

Natural

Aspect:

Northeast

Weak Layer:

Storm Snow

Terrain:

Above Treeline

Elevation:

8 900ft.

Bed Surface:

Storm Snow

Number of similar avalanches:

2

More detailed information about the avalanche:

Natural loose snow avalanches giving indication of little to no slab formation in this area.

Avalanche Photos:

Weather Observations

Blowing Snow:

No

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

Wind Speed:

Calm

Precipitation:

Air temperature trend:

Warming

Wind Direction:

Accumulation rate:

More detailed information about the weather:

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