Observations from Rubicon Peak

Location Name: 
Rubicon Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 59' 20.832" N, 120° 8' 2.472" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Ongoing blowing snow was observed near treeline and above treeline on Rubicon Peak and on surrounding peaks in the Jobs/Freel complex and Desolation Wilderness.

Near crust facets continue to develop and erode the rain crust formed out of the Dec 20-21 warming event. This weak layer is not problematic at this time, but is in monitoring stage.

Photo 1: Ongoing wind transport of snow, near treeline on Rubicon Peak, N aspect at ~8,900'.

Photos 2&3: Wind transport in near treeline terrain just SW of Crag Lake, as viewed from near the summit of Rubicon Peak.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
East