Snowpack and Weather obs from Poulsen Peak

Location Name: 
Poulsen Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 04/08/2017 - 16:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 12' 36.612" N, 120° 14' 9.0024" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Nice coating of new snow skied well and showed little signs of instability in the area we skied today. The sun popped out in the afternoon and very quickly began to heat up the surface snow. Shady aspects remained cold and unconsolidated all day. 

Photo #1- Hand shear near summit of Poulsen peak in an obviously loaded area produced no signs of slab weaknesses. 

Photo #2- Minor wind loading near summit of peak. Agressing kicks and ski cuts on this and similar slopes produced no cracking or other signs of instability. 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
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