Observations from Carson Pass

Location Name: 
Frog Lake
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 11/27/2017 - 12:00
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United States
38° 41' 12.7428" N, 119° 59' 7.4472" W
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Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Between 15 and 25 cms on new snow observed near Frog Lake on Carson Pass today. This new snow rests on top of a thoroughly wet snowpack. Moderate CT results where the cold new snow meets the wet snow. These failures were repeatable and noticeable but hard to separate from the block as the wet snow weak layer quickly healed. 

Little blowing snow observed in immediate area, but ridgetops showed signs of blowing snow. 

Snow totals at Carson Pass compared to 18 cms of new snow measured in the Echo Lakes SNOPARK earlier today and 9 cms of new snow measured at the Waterhouse Peak trailhead. These measurements were taken on the way to Carson Pass. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
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