Snowpit from Donner Summit

Location Name: 
North of White Pine lift, Sugar Bowl
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/17/2016 - 15:36
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 28.7892" N, 120° 19' 41.0124" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Highly variable spx. HS's from 35-85cm, and surface varied from lots of exposed rain crust to new snow in sheltered areas. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Cold, clear day.