Observations from Red Lake Peak

Location Name: 
Crater Lake Bowl
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/29/2016 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 43' 6.7764" N, 119° 58' 38.7876" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

In addition to the attached snowpit, I dug a quick pit 600 feet higher on Red Lake Peak (38.71626, -119.98182). At this location snow height was only 66cms and the 12/15 rain crust was not present. 

The recent avalanche in photo 1 was intentionally triggered by a group on 12/27/16. Their Observation is here: http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/observation/avalanche/2016/dec/27/slab-avalanche-test-slope

The included snowpit was conducted at a similar elevation but on a more north facing slope than the more east facing avalanche. 

South facing slopes in this area displayed evidence of recent warming related avalanche activity.

 

 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
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