Wind transport on high peaks

Location Name: 
Mt. Lincoln to Carpenter Ridge
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/25/2010 - 12:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 58.1616" N, 120° 21' 7.0668" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Significant wind loading observed on high peaks from Mt. Lincoln to Carpenter Ridge.

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Remote sensors report gusts over 100 mph.