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Snowpit on Waterhouse Peak
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Location Name: Just below summit of Waterhouse Peak. Region: Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) Date and time of observation: Thu, 12/10/2015 - 16:00 |
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Location Map: United States
38° 46' 37.6968" N, 119° 57' 45.0216" W
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Red Flags: Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain Terrain Trap |
Observation made by: Professional Observer
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Between 2pm and 5pm it snowed off and on on Waterhouse Peak. New snow totals ranged from 10 - 20 cms in observed locations. At lower elevations new snow totals were noticeably lower and rain soaked snow below surface powder was evident.
Photo 1: Snow stake on Luther Pass at start of approach to Waterhouse Peak showing less than a foot of snow as 2pm on 12/10/15.
Photo 2: Below roughly 8300 feet snow under surface powder was wet and collapsed regularly under skis.
