Observations from Castle Peak

Location Name: 
South Ridge of Castle Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/20/2016 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 27.7452" N, 120° 20' 25.1988" W
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Observation made by: Guide at Tahoe Mountain School
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snow conditions were wet and unsupportable for the most part for the entire tour.  At the trailhead in the trees we had a boot penetration of 40cm with Tsurf and T20 at 0 degrees C.  We had intermittent rain below 8000' then hail and snow above.  Winds were moderate from the SW.  In open wind exposed areas above 8000' there were small isolated areas that were marginally supportable but mostly the snow surface was heavy wet and unsupportable with a ski penetration of 10cm to 15 cm.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Mixed rain and snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour