Snowpit from Round Top

Location Name: 
Round Top
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 12/26/2014 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 40' 8.4" N, 119° 59' 56.4" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Up to 20cm of wind slab observed on top of rain crust, but not large enough to cause harm and no signs of instability.

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

Forecasted high E winds did not develop until 15:00