Heavy Rain at Donner Pass

Location Name: 
Donner Pass
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 03/05/2016 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 55.4328" N, 120° 19' 19.5384" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Guide at Tahoe Mountain School
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

 Heavy rain all day at Donner Pass.   There was 3" of heavy wet snow on the surface.   Boot penetrations ranged from 8" to 12".      We observed roller balls on steep north aspects near rocks and a loose wet avalanche in the Poop Chute.   We did 3 column tests with inconsistent results.  CTH down 40 cm score 21 PC.  CTM 75 cm down score 19 PC.  ECTX 

Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Rain
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southeast