Observations from Lincoln Ridge

Location Name: 
Lincoln Ridge
Region: 
Yuba Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/04/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 35' 22.5672" N, 120° 29' 12.9516" 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: 

A consolidated snowpack exists in the north of the forecast area and is in good shape to take additional loading of new snow.  Unconsolidated snow still exists in wind protected areas below treeline and open/exposed areas have wind scouring or firmer crusts present.  No signs of any weaknesses in the snowpack with formal and informal observations showing no instabilities.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Winds started blowing in the light to moderate speed around 11am moving minimal amounts of snow.  After 12pm light snow started falling.