Donner Summit Observations

Location Name: 
Donner Pass
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 52.74" N, 120° 19' 27.912" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Over 4m deep, mostly stable snowpack exists in this location.  Very firm melt freeze crust on most shaded aspects with zero boot penetration.  Solar aspects warmed slightly but the east winds made for a cool day in the mountains.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
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