Observations from Becker Ridge

Location Name: 
Becker Ridge
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 49' 52.0716" N, 120° 2' 49.6284" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

2x ECTP12 (SP) down 30cm on density change. Informal observations support these results.

3x PST 35/100 (END) down 60 cm on NCF layer.

The density inversion remains reactive and easily observed in this area. The deeper instability on NCF is just out of reach for easy informal observations, but PSTs show this is still a layer of concern.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Mild temperatures and strong winds resulting in higher density 5cm layer at surface.