Incline Lake Peak Observations

Location Name: 
Incline Lake Peak/Slab Cliffs
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/23/2017 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 2.9592" N, 119° 57' 6.1668" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Settled recent storm snow of 3-4'' exists in wind protected areas.  Wind scoured snow surfaces exist along ridges and in any open areas exposed to the recent NE wind event.  The recent winds have redistributed snow and have left many areas with variable snow conditions.  In protected areas below treeline, the recent 3-4'' of storm snow sits on top of old near surface facets.  This upper snowpack sits on top of a firm rain crust that in colder areas is deteriorating and faceting.  Northerly aspects are holding good snow coverage in this area.  No instabilities observed throughout the day.    

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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