Snowpit on Waterhouse Peak

Location Name: 
Waterhouse Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/26/2009 - 11:45
Location Map: 
United States
38° 46' 40.71" N, 119° 57' 53.2116" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Some wind features and erosion visible from the east wind in the trees. There is a thin rain crust all the way up to 9200'. From 8000' down this crust can support a skier. Above 8000' it is more of a thin breakable crust. The surface snow is starting to facet. In the sheltered trees 6-8 inches of unconsolidated snow remains on the surface.

Photo: Well developed facets near the base of the snowpack- The Oct. 19th facet layer.

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PST on Waterhouse

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
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