Waterhouse Peak

Location Name: 
Waterhouse Peak
Region: 
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 01/04/2017 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 46' 54.4836" N, 119° 58' 27.5088" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
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Windy and snowy conditions all day with snow line around 7000' mid morning. Wind was transporting snow more in the higher elavations than down low. This was due to colder temps and less riming of the falling snow. Precipition rate was up to 2''/hr most of the day. Pit profile showed 100cm of new snow @9200'. Whumping and cracks were observed throughout the approach in flat and sloped areas. Stability tests showed some CT Q3's within the density changes of recent storm slab and also signs of deep instability with a CT9 SC @ 25cm. The Dec. 12th rain crust was observed 110CM from the top and near crust facets were present. Despite no results from CT or ECT on this layer, PST resulted PST@20cm End. No other signs of instabilties observed.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
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