Snowpit from Relay Peak

Location Name: 
Relay Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 11/05/2015 - 13:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 48.024" N, 119° 56' 20.4576" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

In general 20 to 30 cm of recent, settled storm snow exists in this area. Basal ice layer was noted on NW-N-NE aspects and absent on E-S-W aspects of similar elevation. Basal ice was noted at the low point of travel on northerly aspects at 9,400'. Very early stage faceted crystals were observed at the ice layer/recent storm snow interface. Bond strength at this layer interface was strong in several hand pits in the area and at the snowpit location.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West