Wind Slabs in Juniper Creek Area

Location Name: 
Hirschdale
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/05/2017 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 41.8032" N, 120° 4' 4.2312" 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: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snow pack in this area was 170cm.  Storm snow depth varied widely with wind distribution - ranging from 20-90cm.  Wind Slabs triggered fairly easily but extended propagation was limited.  Shooting cracks were noted on steep test slopes but were limited to less than 1.5m.

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Brief breaks in snow fall throughout the afternoon.