Observations from Red Lake Peak

Location Name: 
Red Lake Peak
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 01/12/2011 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 43' 13.08" N, 119° 58' 28.92" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

NSFs observed elsewhere this week also exist in this area. Mild temps, and light snowfall yesterday under mild temps, are clearly causing these grains to round.

Pit: Not a very strong temperature gradient at the surface.

Pic: Rimed, wind scoured surface on N/NE aspect above 9000ft.

Wind loading from yesterday's snow is localized and generally below 9000ft. No signs of current instability.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Very warm temps in the sun. 0c in shade.

Dense, low cumulus clouds observed until mid morning when sky cleared. Resultant riming on trees and snow surface observed above 9000ft.