Frog Lake

Location Name: 
Frog Lake
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 01/14/2016 - 02:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 41' 24.6948" N, 119° 59' 18.9564" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

As today's storm approached the winds increased across the crest. Strong W-SW winds caused lots of transporting to E-NE Slopes. This transporting was causing wind board and wind slabs to form. West facing slopes had variable snow textures on the surface from today's winds, wind effected, old raised ski tracks and some scoured sections that had even started to glaze over. Pit results show the Jan 5 and Jan 9  surface hoar layer still lingers below tree line and was reactive, moslty Q2 Resistent Planar results no sudden collapses.   

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ECT at Frog Lake

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour