Snowpit from Ralston Peak

Location Name: 
Ralston Bowl
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 12/27/2016 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 50' 14.946" N, 120° 6' 22.8924" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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