Andesite Peak Observations

Location Name: 
Andesite Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 02/03/2016 - 10:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 4.2876" N, 120° 21' 56.8152" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Cold unconsolidated snow still exists in protected areas below treeline.  Near and above treeline there is new snow on top of wind scoured and wind effected snow surfaces.  Previous storm snow from yesterday is around 1-2''.  Snowpack tests showed no signs of unstable snow.  West winds were in the light range and no snow transport was observed.  Windward slopes near the summit area had a firm crust with 2'' of new snow on top. 

Photo:  Loose snow entraining the top couple inches with no signs of cohesion or propagation.  Top of Andesite Peak, 8200', E aspect, 35 degree slope. 
 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West
More detailed information about the weather: 

Thin high clouds throughout the morning into midday.  Winds increasing slightly to the light range.