Deep Creek Observations

Location Name: 
Deep Creek Drainage
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/12/2011 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 14' 17.412" N, 120° 15' 46.7676" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

On shaded protected aspects there was 4-6'' of unconsolidated surface snow that provided good riding conditions.  Exposed areas had scoured snow sufaces or some sort of crust-supportable or breakable.  The old snow surface rain crust has continued to facet over the last 1.5 months of clear weather.  Some places this crust was almost undetectable and other places it was firm and well established.  Solar aspects did soften today in this area by early afternoon, SE-SW.  Many solar aspects have completely burnt off to rocks and dirt.  West winds were light to moderate on the ridgelines and peaks throughout the day, a much warmer day then what we have been used to over the last few days.

Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

An inversion in place overnight with much warmer temps then what we have been accustomed to.