Snowpit on Silver Peak

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 11:10
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 22.7208" N, 120° 14' 37.4316" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

No evidence of instability in this area below or above treeline. Up to 3 inches of new snow on all aspects. Plenty of snow available for transport if northeast winds increase in speed overnight.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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