Test Pit on Hidden Peak

Location Name: 
Hidden Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 02/04/2011 - 13:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 59' 4.4376" N, 120° 7' 44.31" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

The exposed N-NE aspects above 8900 ft. had a mix of drifts and wind scoured surfaces. On the sheltered northerly aspects between 7200 ft and 8900 ft., 6-10 inches of soft snow still remained above a deteriorating crust. Below 7200 on these aspects, the 3-4 inches of snow on top of the crust became wet and sticky by mid afternoon. Depending on when the next snowfall occurs, the combination of a weak crust with facets underneath it could become a problem layer.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

 Clouds and winds increasing in the afternoon.