Observations from Powderhouse Peak

Location Name: 
Powderhouse Peak trees
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/05/2017 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 47' 8.988" N, 119° 58' 45.408" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

About 50 cms of new snow observed around 8500 feet on Powderhouse Peak. 

Multiple compression tests in below treeline terrain yielded no sudden results and mostly revealed break type fractures in the top 6 inches of new snow. ECTs did not show propagation. 

 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: