Snowpit from Polaris Point

Location Name: 
Polaris Point
Region: 
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 10:25
Location Map: 
United States
39° 8' 4.1568" N, 120° 12' 13.7484" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Basal ice layer exists in most open areas, but is absent in many areas with significant tree canopy cover. Near surface facets at this location are not as well developed as those recently observed in the Carson Range. Moist snow at the surface allowed for skier triggered roller balls up to 1.5 feet in diameter.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
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