Snowpit on Tallac

Location Name: 
Tallac
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 12/21/2009 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 54' 31.4424" N, 120° 5' 49.056" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Rain up to 6700'. Snow above that.