Surface hoar on Shallenberger

Location Name: 
Shallenberger Ridge
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 02/26/2017 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 22.5972" N, 120° 16' 47.8236" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

3-5mm suface hoar had survived at least until 1pm today on Shallenberger ridge. It was widespread in all open areas between 6,500' and 7,300' on N-NE terrain. Any NW slopes exposed to the afternoon sun had formed a thin crust and no surface hoar was present. The skiing remains fantastic. 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

The crest held the beginings of the oncoming storm, winds were gusty and clouds were swirling.