Stanford Rock Snowpack Observations

Location Name: 
Stanford Rock
Region: 
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 01/17/2017 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 7' 28.128" N, 120° 12' 17.28" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Cold unconsolidated surface snow continues to exist in open below treeline terrain on shaded aspects.  Trees were dripping water on most aspects at higher elevations causing variable snow conditions in densely treed areas.  Aspects that were receiving any sun had wet and sticky surface snow, especially noticeable above the inversion layer where warmer air existed.  The 1/12 rain crust was found at 6700'.  2 CT's and 1 ECT showed no weakness either on top or bottom of crust.  The crust was not found at another location on the ascent at 7200' on a NW aspect.   No signs of any instabilities were observed throughout the day.  Open water, including large creek crossings and sink holes exist throughout the drainage.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
More detailed information about the weather: 

Thin high clouds throughout area with warm temperatures and calm winds.