Snowpit from E. Ridge Tinker Knob

Location Name: 
Ridge east of Tinker Knob
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 01/13/2016 - 12:35
Location Map: 
United States
39° 15' 21.8772" N, 120° 16' 24.8808" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Fracture in photo was 6 inches below snow surface. Failure layer buried surface hoar 3-4 mm. Scores ECT1, ECT2 and ECT2; all Q1 shears. 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Area being loaded by SW winds.