Testpit on Silver Peak

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 11/28/2010 - 11:32
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 23.0808" N, 120° 14' 37.4316" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Rapid stabilization of yesterday's storm snow. No ongoing in stability that lead to the nearby natural avalanche approx 20 hours prior to this observation. Basal facets no longer a concern at this location.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: