Observations from Ellis Peak

Location Name: 
Ellis Peak
Region: 
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 12/28/2014 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 4' 21.54" N, 120° 11' 57.516" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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3 to 5 inches of soft snow existed above a supportable crust on the sheltered northerly aspects. A firm, frozen scoured surface existed on the more exposed slopes. The west and southwest winds did transport some snow near the ridge lines today, but not enough snow was available for significant wind loading. Snowpit data and general observations did not reveal any signs of instabilities in this area today. Data did indicate that the snow above the rain crust and just below the rain crust continues to grow weaker at a very slow rate. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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