Observations from Stevens Peak

Location Name: 
North Bowl
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 04/01/2014 - 15:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 44' 8.448" N, 119° 59' 1.7808" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Minor cracking and instabilities within storm snow observed on steep wind loaded test slopes, especially when undercut. One 10ft radius whoomph experienced appx 40cm down consistent with depth of NCF, on E/SE low angle feature at 9,000ft.

Pic: Natural cornice fall avalanche showing step-down characteristics consistent with other observations. Likely an early AM event, SE aspect at 9,600ft and of inconsequential size. Another deeper crown was observed nearby and likely 24hrs old.

Pit: Presence of crust/facet combo consistent with other observations in forecast area but not reactive to ECTs at this location.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Occasional light snow showers interspersed with more sun than forecast.