Snowpit from Pickett Peak

Location Name: 
Pickett Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:20
Location Map: 
United States
38° 45' 22.824" N, 119° 54' 4.5" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Throughout the day, we did hear whumphs and feel collapses, but much fewer than anticipated. At one point, poor route selection caused us to cross a steep, poorly anchored slope that collapsed but did not release. No natural activity was noted.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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