Meiss Meadow Observations

Location Name: 
Meiss Meadow
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 02/22/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 42' 57.924" N, 120° 1' 24.4848" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Soft unconsolidated surface snow existed on steep shaded aspects in below treeline terrain.  Higher elevation exposed terrain was a combination of wind scoured firm crusts, supportable wind board, and breakable wind crusts.  Solar aspects softened by early afternoon on SE-S aspects below 8800' with 3-4'' of transitional surface snow.  Very minor roller balls did occur on steep test slopes with a ski cut-see photo.  The NE winds increased throughout the day and were moving minor amounts of snow on the highest peaks and ridges.  No other signs of instabilities were observed.

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
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