Snowpit from Andesite

Location Name: 
Andesite Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 01/16/2016 - 16:16
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 2.1348" N, 120° 21' 48.9348" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Weak layers at 30 (Jan 9?) and 66 cm (Jan 5?) below surface comprised of 2 and 2-5 mm SH. 

CTM13 SP on SH 2 mm, 30 cm below surface. 

CTM14 SP on SH 2-5 mm, 66 cm below surface.

ECTN13 30 cm below surface.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Rain
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Light mixed rain and snow.  Ceiling dropping rapidly ~ 800 ft.