Observations from Rubicon Peak

Location Name: 
Rubicon Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 12/16/2015 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 59' 19.086" N, 120° 8' 0.3768" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

25-35cm of settled storm snow over a supportable base in this area.  Very light wind effect here over the last 3 days with the NE winds - limited to the uppermost terrain near treeline below summit.  On an E aspect (8537', 28 degree slope) and N aspect (8720', 25 degree slope) ECT's were done to test the weaknesses near the 12/10 and 12/13 rain crusts.  4x ECTN's were recorded just below the 12/13 rain crust with no results below the 12/10 rain crust.

2-3mm surface hoar was found in open terrain protected from the wind and sun.  

Photo#1:  Settlement cones common thoughout tour today.

Photo#2:  2-3mm surface hoar survived throughout the day on wind/sun protected open terrain. 
 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Very calm winds throughout the day with clear skies over the west shore.