Wet Conditions in the Castle Peak Area

Location Name: 
Andesite Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/06/2014 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 4.032" N, 120° 21' 59.112" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Light rain/mist in the morning up to and above Andesite Peak at 8200' with the cloud/fog layer at 7800'.  Evidence of the snow level down to 7700' at some point overnight with 1-2'' of wet snow in the trees.  Some minor wet loose roller ball activity in steeper terrain, no signs of other instabilities.

Photo#1:  Ski kicks on small cornices showed very small wet roller ball instabilities.  NE aspect-8200'.

Photo#2:  Small natural wet loose roller ball actitivity in steep unsupported terrain.  NE aspect 8000'.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Rain
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Light rain in the morning turning to a light mist by mid morning.