Hard packed and icy at Round Top

Location Name: 
Round Top
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 11/24/2017 - 13:05
Location Map: 
United States
38° 39' 48.7116" N, 120° 0' 5.7672" W
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Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Attempted to climb the Crescent Couloir yesterday (Black Friday). Upon arriving to the steps leading to the start everything was very icy and hard packed. Arresting a fall, especially inside the couloir would be very dangerous. Opted to summit normally. No snow exists past the saddle. Crampons or super sharp snowshoes required. Glissading down is bumpy and fast. Hardly anyone was out but 6-7 skiers throughout the day. 

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Next big storm may pose serious avalanche threat. 

Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Wind Direction: 
South