Snowpit in Upper Ophir Creek

Location Name: 
Upper Ophir Creek
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/17/2010 - 09:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 32.0244" N, 119° 53' 52.1988" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Dramatic change in propagation saw test (PST) results over tests performed in this area on January 9th. Test results now indicating that fracture porpagation is unlikely on the October 19th facet layer in this area.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

20100117 Upper Ophir Creek.MOV

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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