Andesite Peak Observations

Location Name: 
Andesite Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/04/2017 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 21' 1.3284" N, 120° 21' 57.8196" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Guide at Tahoe Mountain School
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snow level just under 7000' at 9:30am this morning.  Light snow on and off throughout the day with some heavier periods.  Strong to gale force SW winds in exposed areas that tapered some by mid afternoon.  75cm of settled storm snow at 8000' just below peak in wind protected area.  Storm snow was mostly consistent 4F hardness with a slight upside down snow structure.  No evidence of storm slabs present in protected below treeline terrain.  Active wind loading was occuring throughout the day.  Visibility was poor to very poor near treeline.

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
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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