Snowpit from Castle Peak

Location Name: 
Castle Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 01/06/2010 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 51.012" N, 120° 20' 21.984" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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This pit dug adjacent to my pit from 2009-12-18.  Basal facets showing more strength, although still reactive to CT's in the moderate range.  PST results show that propagation is not likely on this layer if initiated, although just barely over the 1/2 way mark.  This pit location was the only spot in this area where I have found the 10/19 facet layer to be observable. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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