Castle Peak Snowpack Observations

Location Name: 
North Side-Castle Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/27/2014 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 47.4588" N, 120° 20' 46.9824" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Recent winds have scoured all exposed terrain on shaded aspects in this area-most of these areas are unskiable due to firmness.  Snow surface conditions consisted of old scoured rain crust and windblown snow.  Solar aspects had some windblown snow and a little softening from the sun to provide good travel conditions.  Good snow coverage in this area above 7500'.  No signs of instability observed today.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
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