Cool E Winds

Location Name: 
Ralston Ridge
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 49' 48.5472" N, 120° 5' 28.6368" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Supportable snow on solar aspects well into the afternoon from 6,800 to 9,000ft, even under dense tree cover. Borderline melt-freeze cycle below ridgetop, more distinct near and below treeline.

Pic and video: Strong E winds stripping snow from N,NE,E aspects though no significant re-deposition was observed. Firm crust becoming exposed on today's windward slopes.

Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

MVI 4685

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
None
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