Wind transport on Gold Peak

Location Name: 
Gold Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/11/2017 - 15:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 8.238" N, 120° 15' 15.4368" W
See map: Google Maps
US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Guide at Alpenglow Expeditions
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Strong east wind observed moving large amount of snow on Gold Peak in the afternoon today. 100+ foot plume visible from valley level.