Snowpit on Luther Pass

Location Name: 
Grass Lake
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 02/19/2016 - 14:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 47' 32.8308" N, 119° 58' 23.646" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Educator at Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Education
Snowpit Observations
Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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Pit dug in open area below treeline. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
North
More detailed information about the weather: 

Snow was being rapidly transported at lake level in open areas. Ski tracks were nearly totally obscured by wind transport after 2.5 hours.