Snowpit above Meiss Meadow

Location Name: 
Meiss Ridge
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 18:22
Location Map: 
United States
38° 42' 34.992" N, 120° 0' 36.972" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Light riming on 11.21.09 at 11:10am
S aspect at 9200ft
SW slope of Red Lake Peak

 

 

Small surface hoar on 11.21.09 at 11:40am
North facing gully at 9100ft
SW slope of Red Lake Peak

 

 

Cracking and collapse on 11.21.09 at 11:50am
N aspect 9100ft
SW slope of Red Lake Peak
40cm of new, wind loaded snow on grass and sage. No base. Crack and collapse spread appx 25ft.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
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