Patchy Snow Coverage on Echo Summit

Location Name: 
Becker Ridge
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 49' 53.832" N, 120° 3' 20.916" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Minimal snow coverage existed in all areas below 8300 ft. on Becker Peak. Numerous rocks, logs, stumps, and other obstacles still remain exposed. widespread areas of bare ground also existed.  Snowpack depths varied from 0 to 20cm (0 to 8 inches) with northerly aspects holding the most snow. What little snowpack there was consisted of weak sugary loose snow (near surface facets) on top of a firm frozen rain crust. 

Photo 1: Snow coverage at 7400 ft. 

Photo 2: Snow coverage at 7800 ft. on N aspects.

Photo 3: Looking up the ridge toward Becker Peak @ 7900 ft. 

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Air temperature trend: 
Warming