Observations from Silver Peak

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 21.4464" N, 120° 14' 42.4464" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Significant melt occurring on northerly aspects in this area below 8,000' with wet snow full HS. Above 8,000', minor surface melt was observed with an otherwise well consolidated snowpack 12 to 18 inches deep. Large area of bare ground exist on all but N aspects in this area. No signs of instability observed while on tour in this area.

Photo 1 - N-NE aspects of Silver Peak as viewed from 7,400'.

Photo 2 - Snowpit location at treeline in main NE avalanche path start zone (N aspect, 8,160', 32 degree slope). HS 43 cm (about 17 inches).

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Air temperature trend: 
Warming