Crusts at Meiss

Location Name: 
Meiss
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 11/26/2012 - 10:45
Location Map: 
United States
38° 42' 40.32" N, 120° 1' 6.6" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Supportable crust with limited surface softening in Meiss area today.

Pit: Several crust/facet layers near the surface. Consistent column tests, but no other signs of instability observed today.

Pic: Generally good coverage at Carson Pass. The approach from the N side sno-park to Meiss ridge was skiable, with the occasional rock/bush crossing. Supportable rain crust appears to exist at the surface on all elevations in this area.

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

Few, thin high clouds in the AM gave way to clear skies by mid-day.