Observations from Rubicon Peak

Location Name: 
Rubicon Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:25
Location Map: 
United States
38° 59' 23.496" N, 120° 8' 5.748" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

No evidence of new snow accumulation in this area from Feb 22. Snowcover is nonexistent below ~7,500' and thin below ~8,000'. Above ~8,000' the snowcover on NW-N-NE aspects quickly becomes continuous at 3 to 4 feet deep and very supportable. Melt-freeze surface crust is widespread on all NW-N-NE aspects in this area up to the summit at around 9,000'. Photo shows the 8 to 10 cm very hard and supportable crust that exists in the majority of areas. Isolated pockets of near surface facets exist above ~8,400' in this area (video), but are not a current concern.

Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

20150223 Rubicon Pk, CA near surface facets.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast