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Lassen Nat'l Park - Small Wind Slabs

Location Name: 
Lassen NP
Region: 
Outside of the Forecast Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/19/2023 - 4:00pm
Observation made by: 
Public
Red Flags:
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

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96067 Mount Shasta , CA
United States
40° 26' 51.5724" N, 121° 32' 25.9656" W
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California US

Snowpack Observations

Details

N/NE Facing Slope - South & West of Sulfur Works Area

Natural occurring small slides on 35+ features on 30-37 degree slope; fracturingwhile side hilling (ski cut) 

West & south faces at similar elevations were well bonded, but few inches less snow

  • Observation Location: Lassen NP, South entrance, south and west of sulfur works
  • Elevation: 72500 - 7,500 ft
  • Date: 2023-03-19
  • Time: 16:00
  • Observer: Chris Albright
  • Sky Conditions: OVC - Snowing
  • Current Precipitation: Type - SN
  • Surface Penetration: Ski penetration (PS) = 6", boot penetration (PF) = 8-10"
  • 24-hour New Snow Depth (HN24): 8-10"
  • Wind Speed: moderate

 

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Weather Observations

Statistics

Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Precipitation: 
Snow
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Speed: 
Moderate