Snowpit on Ralston

Location Name: 
Atop E Facing Chute in Ralstonia
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 04/16/2012 - 10:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 49' 21.81" N, 120° 5' 46.5828" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

 Compression test yielded no failure through 30 hits.  Isolated a column 50cm tall.  E aspect at approximately 8500'.  Widespread rollerball activity.  

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: