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Grouse rock

Location Name: Grouse Rocks Region: Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area Date and time of observation: Wed, 12/03/2014 - 09:36
Location Map: United States 39° 8' 5.4744" N, 120° 14' 34.0296" W See map: Google Maps US	Red Flags: Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain Rapid warming

Observation made by: Public

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Weather Observations

Blowing Snow:

Yes

Cloud Cover:

100% of the sky covered by clouds

Air temperature:

Above Freezing

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Precipitation:

Mixed rain and snow

Air temperature trend:

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Accumulation rate:

Less than 1 in. per hour

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