Snowpit on Hidden Peak

Location Name: 
Hidden Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 10:50
Location Map: 
United States
38° 59' 8.16" N, 120° 7' 54.8148" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Test pit dug near treeline along summit ridge to look at recent storm snow. Widespread evidence of wind effect on snow surface below treeline. No evidence of instability observed while on tour in the area.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Decreasing SW wind speeds.