Snowpit from Becker Peak

Location Name: 
South shoulder of Becker
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 12/19/2012 - 14:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 49' 55.38" N, 120° 3' 29.772" W
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US


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

 Photo 1 shows small cornice on ridge approaching Becker after it was kicked. Cornices withstood several strong kicks before breaking.

Photo 2 shows impressively large Surface Hoar growing on Echo Lake.

Video: ECTP 11 @ 138 

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Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

ECTP 11 Becker

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
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