Snowpack obs between Elephant's Back and Round Top

Location Name: 
Elephant's Back
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 10:23
Location Map: 
United States
38° 40' 49.08" N, 119° 58' 59.52" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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The Nov. 13th facet layer only seems to exist in certain places. Some areas like elephant's back it exists on parts of the slope but not others. It seems to be more prevalent on the higher more north facing aspects that have some protection from the wind. We found it on the north facing slopes on the east ridge of Round top as well. Where it exists whumpfing and collapsing occur. Hand pits and layer bonding test still indicate that this layer remains weak.  

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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