Snowpit on Mt. Judah

Location Name: 
Mt. Judah
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/08/2012 - 12:20
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 57.7284" N, 120° 18' 57.7548" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Minimal faceting below rain crust in above treeline avalanche start zones on NE-E aspects in this area. More significant faceting below surface crust was observed below treeline on northerly aspects, but snow cover was patchy and well anchored.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
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