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Cornices on Middle Peak

Location Name: 
Middle Peak
Region: 
Castle Lake
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 02/07/2017 - 8:30pm
Observation made by: 
Forecaster
Red Flags:
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming
Obvious avalanche path

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United States
41° 13' 9.5088" N, 122° 23' 10.4496" W
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Snowpack Observations

Details

Several, medium to large cornice formations were observed in the Castle Lake area today.  Photos show cornices on Middle Peak.  Several cornices had failed during the recent storm events leaving debris on slopes below.  Very unstable, fractured cornices exist, and shooting cracks extending back onto ridgeline were observed.  

Photos

Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Wind Direction: 
Southwest