Snowpit from Stevens Peak

Location Name: 
West Bowl of Stevens Peak
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 12/19/2016 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 43' 45.9516" N, 119° 58' 54.6996" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Last visited this area on 12/9. Found more snow up high but less down low on this visit. The creek with visible running water at 8800 on 12/9 was now covered by snow. Weak facets were found at the ground but were not really a continuous layer in this location due to rough rocky terrain. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
North
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Noticeably warming throughout the day.