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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 18, 2023
Submitted:
February 21, 2023
Zone or Region:
Independence
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
East face of Kearsarge

Observations

Date/Time: sat, 02023.02.18 / 13:29
Location/Elevation: 36.79638, -118.31976 / 2744m
Aspect/Slope angle: E SE aspect / 37*
Weather/Temp: Clear blue skies with no wind / aprox 5*C
Snow condition/Avalanche/signs: Firm and icy before 10:00 and after 14:00. Slushy wet and sticky during peak temperatures. No signs of avalanches.
Comments: several crusty layers about 3cm a piece. Snow was at-least .5m in most places.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

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