Observations from Waterhouse Peak

Location Name: 
Waterhouse Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 01/23/2010 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 46' 57.81" N, 119° 58' 36.7788" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Continued wind loading observed in near treeline terrain along summit ridge. Skier triggered cracking occured in areas where a stiffer slab existed. No evidence of instability in wind sheltered areas below treeline.

Photo: Skier triggered slab fracture around 8 inches deep near treeline on a N aspect 32 degree test slope at 9,340'.

Snowpack photos: 
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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Snowing all day on the peak.