Snowpit from Meiss Ridge

Location Name: 
Meiss Ridge
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 02/28/2011 - 11:15
Location Map: 
United States
38° 42' 27.2952" N, 120° 0' 37.5012" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Pit: Dug adjacent to a path that regularly produces via natural cornice drops. No recent crowns or debris visible.

Pic 1: Several wind rolls broke into small, shallow pieces - but no collapse or cracks that travelled any significant distance.

pic 2: Constant moderate SW winds throughout morning - slow but steady slab and cornice development observed.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Warm, above freezing temps on solar aspects protected from wind, with very thin sun crust developing. Otherwise a cool day due to steady winds.