Dick's Peak/Janines Ridge Observations

Location Name: 
Desolation Wilderness
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/04/2010 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 54' 15.5736" N, 120° 8' 19.842" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snow surface conditions were a mix of crusts or windpressed snow on SE-S aspects <8500'.  Most upper elevation terrain(8000-9500') N-E aspects had some unconsolidated snow in more protected spots with most areas having some sort of wind effect on the surface-still offering decent riding conditions.  Beautiful clear day, the SW winds were in the light to moderate range on passes/peaks, only moving snow in a few areas that we could see.  No signs of instability observed anywhere on our tour.  Early season conditions with lots of rocks out there or just below the snow surface. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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