Snowpit on Silver Peak

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 04/04/2010 - 10:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 22.962" N, 120° 14' 37.2768" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Test pit dug to evaluate existing snowpack prior to anticipated 25 to 40cm of new snow in the next 18 hours. PST 100/100 (end) down 106cm on 20100330. Graupel noted as trace amount of new precip while making snowpit observations. Widespread stiff and punchy wind affected snow surface conditions near and below treeline on all N-NE-E-SE aspects traveled. Some wind transport of old snow during wind gusts, but no evidence of new slab formation in lee areas.

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