Snowpit in Upper South Fork Cold Stream

Location Name: 
Upper South Fork Cold Stream
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/24/2009 - 10:20
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United States
39° 15' 24.8904" N, 120° 16' 35.0004" W
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Basal Oct 19 facet layer is rounding in this location. No longer considered a weak layer at this spot. Previous slope fracture uncovered while digging pit. Fracture likely occuer early during the Dec 12-13 storm cycle and was then buried.

Photo 1 - Pit location

Photos 2 &3 - Previous slope fracture uncovered under 60 cm on snow.

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