Snowpit from Becker

Location Name: 
Becker Ridge
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/15/2014 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 49' 55.2" N, 120° 3' 14.6628" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Melt freeze crust with limited rain input on both N and S aspects of Becker, with variable supportability to skis but consistently deep boot pen. Deep enough coverage to descend to Echo Lake but poor conditions for doing so. Temperature profile in pit indicates snowpack is very close to isothermal, supported by observed moisture contents.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Winds increased to Strong with Gale Force gusts and occasional rain showers upon my departure mid-afternoon. Wet snow on windward slopes not available for transport.