Observations from Carpenter Valley

Location Name: 
Red Mountain
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/03/2016 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 23' 8.9124" N, 120° 17' 44.1384" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Observations from Carpenter Valley have been consistent with other areas throughout the forecast area.  Snow surface conditions in wind protected below treeline terrain have up to 1' of unconsolidated snow while exposed areas are wind scoured and in places down to firm rain crust.   Noticeably warmer conditions today with sticky snow conditions below 7000' on North aspects and some small roller ball activity occurring.  No signs of surface hoar on tour.  There was no weakness associated with the 12/24 rain crust at pit location with no results from snowpack tests.  At lower elevations below 6800' there was loose faceted snow below the rain crust with HS only around 40-50cm.  Still, hand pits did not reveal any instabilities.

 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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