Snowpit on Lincoln Ridge

Location Name: 
Lincoln Ridge
Region: 
Yuba Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 04/03/2012 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 35' 20.976" N, 120° 29' 11.616" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Stable snowpack in this area that is in excellent condition to handle new snow loading. Lower density remains of old PWL were probed 260cm below the snow surface in this area. Wet snow existed up to the high point of 7,800' by 11am on all but the most shaded areas on N aspects. Snow in these isolated areas remained cold with no surface crust or melt. Roller ball activity from the past few days observed on open E aspects below treeline.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Thin high cloud cover allowing for plenty of sunshine and incoming solar radiation. Increasing winds confined mainly to ridgetops during the morning hours.