Carpenter Ridge Snowpack Observations

Location Name: 
Carpenter Ridge
Region: 
Independence Lake Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 11/17/2016 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 24' 43.704" N, 120° 18' 44.712" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snow coverage is limited to north aspects above 8200-8400' where around 1' of snow exists.  Snowpack structure consists of firm crusts and facets.  These facets are developing and getting more advanced with the current colder weather.  Currently there is no slab but changes will occur as more storms arrive to the forecast area.  Observed surface hoar was widespread on northerly aspects with snow coverage. 

Photo#1: Mostly continuous snow cover above 8300' on north aspects.

Photo#2:  Anywhere from 2-8mm surface hoar observed from 8200' to 8700'.

Photo#3:  View of North aspects of Basin and Castle Peak.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming