Observations from Red Lake Peak

Location Name: 
Red Lake Peak Ridge
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 12/08/2017 - 10:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 43' 2.1252" N, 119° 58' 39.6372" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Only an inch or two of snow below 8000 feet and barely enough snow for ski travel below 8500 feet in this area. Variable snow conditions of soft near surface facets interspersed with hard icy crusts. Near the ridgeline and away from trees breakable crust and a few small areas of windslab were observed on top of the near surface facets. Pleasant skiing conditions when able to connect patches of near surface facets but this was challenging to do. 

 

Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Noticeably warmer stepping out of the truck at 8000 feet than it was leaving Meyers (6500 feet). Inversion was definitely happening.