Snowpack Observations from Becker/Talking Ridge

Location Name: 
Talking Mountain
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/25/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 50' 7.44" N, 120° 4' 26.67" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Well bonded and consolidated snowpack existed in this area today.  No wind transport was observed today and the forecasted NE winds did not materialize.  No signs of instabilities throughout the day with snowpack tests showing no layers of concern.  Unconsolidated snow existed on all N-NE aspects with good travel conditions. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
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