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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 2, 2022 - January 2, 2022
Submitted:
January 2, 2022
Observer:
Ryan Huetter | Key Observer
Zone or Region:
Lee Vining
Location:
V-Bowl Area

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Good
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Improving

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Temperature:
Above freezing
Wind:
Moderate , SW

Light to moderate winds below and at treeline. SW winds were cranking along ridgetops, but the lack of much snow to move limited the wind transport that TL and BTL elevations were seeing.

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