Observations from Carson Pass

Location Name: 
Carson Pass
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 03/30/2010 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 41' 32.5572" N, 119° 59' 20.8104" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

New snow consisted almost entirely of graupel. Slab fractures were easy to initiate on test slopes, but fractures didn't propagate far. Test slope results consistent with stability tests from pit.

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: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
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