Deep Creek Observations

Location Name: 
Deep Creek
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 01/13/2011 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 14' 27.8232" N, 120° 15' 11.9448" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Wet and windy today with rain level reaching 7800' at 11:30am.  The top 10cm surface snow was wet and sticky with skier triggered roller ball activity in any terrain over 30 degrees.  The buried P hard crust is approximately 25cm below surface.  Several hand pits all showed a good bond between the upper snowpack and this crust.  No snow accumulations at the 8000' level and limited snow transport.

Photo#1: Looking up towards the Sierra Crest and Tinkers Knob.

Photo#2:  Small cornice kick caused roller ball activity on slope.

Photo#3:  Ski cut in steeper terrain caused roller balls to run full slope, N aspect, 8000'

 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Rain
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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