Spring Conditions on Yuba Pass

We found similar conditions in the Lincoln Ridge area today as we have seen across the forecast area. Sun-exposed E-SE-S-SW-W aspects held spring-like melt/freeze conditions. The sun and warm temperatures today allowed soft wet snow to form on these slopes by mid-morning. True corn snow conditions existed on the southerly aspects while the E aspects still had some transitional snow on them. In this area, previous wind scouring and recent melting had exposed areas of bare ground on some of the southerly aspects. 

On the more north-facing slopes, we encountered breakable crusts, firm surfaces, some wet snow, and a few areas of softer surface snow. We also saw lots of debris (pine cones, twigs, etc.) on the surface left over from the recent wind events.

True to the forecast, skies remained mostly clear in this northern part of the forecast area. We could see a few clouds away to the south looking off of Lincoln Ridge.