Snowpit from Trimmer

Location Name: 
Trimmer Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/25/2010 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 52' 44.76" N, 119° 55' 35.4" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Although strong winds observed at this location, surface snow even just below ridge remained unconsolidated.

pics: surface hoar observed in several areas at mid elevations, ~7400ft to 8200ft on shaded slopes in the trees. Grains remained intact mid-day.

 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Intense wind transport observed from a distance along West Shore and into Desolation Wilderness