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Snowpit from Frog Lake

Location Name: Frog Lake Region: Carson Pass Area Date and time of observation: Tue, 12/15/2009 - 12:45
Location Map: United States 38° 41' 21.444" N, 119° 59' 14.28" W See map: Google Maps US	Red Flags: Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

Observation made by: Professional Observer

Snowpit Observations

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Weather Observations

Blowing Snow:

Yes

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Precipitation:

Air temperature trend:

Static

Wind Direction:

West

Accumulation rate:

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