Observations from Trimmer

Location Name: 
Trimmer Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/02/2011 - 13:45
Location Map: 
United States
38° 52' 42.96" N, 119° 55' 34.68" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

5 to 10cm HS24 accumulation. Settlement cones on trees. No evidence of wind transport since N/NE winds. Mitt pits consistent with test pit.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Warm, calm and humid day below treeline. I was surprised at but double checked -5c temp w/ test pit at treeline. Intermittent snow showers with trace accumulation.