Snowpit from Pickett Peak

Location Name: 
Pickett Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/17/2009 - 10:50
Location Map: 
United States
38° 44' 51" N, 119° 54' 15.984" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

NCF layer at 58-59cm was widespread upon approach, but by our descent significant warming already began to destroy it. I'm curious to see if this layer persists anywhere in the region with the forecasted warming.

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Pit dug on N facing slope in between Pickett Pk and Hawkins P

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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