Snowpits and other obs from Granite Chief

Location Name: 
National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 12/26/2016 - 12:53
Location Map: 
United States
39° 11' 53.754" N, 120° 17' 18.1068" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Great snow conditions today. Multiple attempts to find slab instabilities on terain less than 35 degrees proved unsuccessful. We found widespread loose dry instabilities on steep, north facing terrain, but no other signs of instability. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Cold, clear day.