Spring conditions on Castle Peak

Location Name: 
South Ridge of Castle Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 02/15/2016 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 28.4616" N, 120° 20' 23.4996" W
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Observation made by: Guide at Tahoe Mountain School
Snowpit Observations
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By 11:00 in the trees at 7400' the surface MF crust had softened with a boot penetration of 25cm.  At the same elevation in open terrain without coverage of tress the surface of the MF crust had softened but was still supportable.  At 8000' winds were lighter than expected and there was 5cm to 10cm of corn snow on top of a softening 10cm to 15cm crust. On our descent around 2:00 from 8500' the snow was holding up very well.  10cm of corn on a soft but supportable crust.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
None
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