Surface hoar formation in Deep Creek

Location Name: 
Deep Creek, N aspect
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/12/2015 - 13:35
Location Map: 
United States
39° 14' 52.5876" N, 120° 14' 32.7948" W
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Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

We found exstensive surface hoar formation from 7200-7800', on a N aspect. Ranging from 5-10mm, it was widespread in all areas open to the night sky. Also, there was evidence of minor near-surface faceting in the top 4cm of Spx. No signs of instability on our tour today, upper spx seems to be bonding well.  

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Clear in AM, then partly cloudy to fully obscured by mid-day. Winds calm, S-1 precip.