Snow conditions in Deep Creek Canyon

Location Name: 
Deep Creek
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/07/2013 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 14' 38.7132" N, 120° 15' 21.4164" W
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Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
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Warmer temps over the weekend have condensed up layers of snowpack, melting hoar frost crystals in the valley and added moisture to the layer of snow that has been very cold and light.  At tree line there was a couple of inches of varying windslab from the snow on Saturday night.  Very small shooting cracks were observed crossing this layer at tree line. Not enough snow to be of concern along ridges.  Overall warmer snowpack creating springy skiing conditions. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
North
Accumulation rate: 
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