Snowpit from Hidden Peak

Location Name: 
Hidden Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 12/29/2015 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 58' 45.66" N, 120° 7' 22.332" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Observations and snowpit data showed a snowpack that continues to consolidate. Ski cuts on steep test slopes, general observations, and snowpit data did not reveal any signs of instability. The surface snow remained soft and cold. Snowpit tests showed good bonding within the snowpack and that snowpack continues to gain strength. Near the summit of Hidden Peak the east winds had left firm wind scoured/packed surfaces on some N-NE-E aspects. Below 7000 ft. skiers could still feel the crust under the new snow during turns. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest