Snow profile near Donner Peak

Location Name: 
Saddle W of Donner Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 02/07/2010 - 21:25
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 35.532" N, 120° 19' 5.268" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Board of Directors
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Very localized cracking.  One size 1 avx (20 cm deep fracture line) in steep terrain behind Sugar Bowl Academy.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Clearing and slight warming by mid-morning.