Observations from Lincoln Ridge

Location Name: 
Lincoln Ridge
Region: 
Yuba Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 11/26/2013 - 10:30
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United States
39° 35' 21.3" N, 120° 29' 13.38" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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The snowpack in this area is lower elevation than other areas that have been observed over the past couple of weeks. Overall snowcover pattern and the presence of faceted (sugary) snow layers is similar to the other areas observed. Due to the lower elevation of this area at 7,600', a basal ice mass was formed out of the November 20 precipitation event where significant rain fell on top of the October 28 snowfall, before rain changed to snow in this area late on Nov 20 into Nov 21.

Photo: Heavily wind scoured areas above treeline from the Nov 21-23 ENE wind event. Snow cover around 1 foot deep holding at treeline and below treeline on NW-N-NE aspects.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West
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