Mt. Judah Observations

Location Name: 
Mt. Judah
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 12/22/2009 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 23.976" N, 120° 19' 1.668" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Tender cornices in the morning firming up throughout the day with the NE winds.  By mid day easily skier triggered wind slabs up to 10'' were forming on W-SE aspects with the moderate snow transport from the NE winds.  Rain crust from 12/21 storm observable to at least 8000'. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
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