Snowpit from Thunder Mountain

Location Name: 
Thunder Mountain
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 02/19/2014 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 40' 27.0516" N, 120° 5' 15.6588" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Light overnight dusting with morning SW winds shifting to NW mid-day. Isolated and limited wind transport observed, with no consequential wind slab observed by 13:00.

Pic: Weak layer at base of recent wind slab remains intact with clearly visible needles and small graupel, though no signs of propagation observed.

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20140219 2x ECTN Thunder Peak

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
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