Testpit on Jake's Peak

Location Name: 
Jake's Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 11:55
Location Map: 
United States
38° 58' 13.3932" N, 120° 6' 43.5924" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Photo shows typical cracking with failure occurring on rimed crystal layer  40cm below the snow surface in this area. Slab was too soft to propagate very far in this area. More propagation expected in areas with a more cohesive slab due to wind effects. PST results very repeatable. 140cm of storm snow at pit location/noted lat/long.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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