Observation from Waterhouse Peak

Location Name: 
Waterhouse Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/02/2017 - 15:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 46' 37.3008" N, 119° 57' 54.756" 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: 

Gale force winds on ridges and at the summit of Waterhouse this afternoon. Significant snow transport in open areas. The skin track was nearly a foot deep in places but would disappear b/c of wind scouring and wind deposited snow in open exposed areas. 

35 - 45 cms new snow near summit but amounts varied widely depending on location relative to wind transport. 

Still relatively thin snow cover at lower elevations. Difference between snow depth near 9400 summit and near 8000 is impressive. 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Gale Force
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
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