Observations from Jakes

Location Name: 
South Side Jakes Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 04/01/2017 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 57' 55.0728" N, 120° 6' 59.3532" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Good overnight freeze with light to moderate E winds.  Snow surface was a firm crust that was softening on the top 1-2''.  There was evidence of minor new snow in this area but most had been wind scoured by the last 2 days of gale force winds.  Small wind deposits were found on SE aspects mostly 2-4'' with the most found up to 6'' deep.  These wind slabs were not found to be reactive during the late morning but were warming with full sun and becoming heavy and thick.  Minor roller ball activity was limited to areas where this new wind blown snow existed.  

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
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