Snowpack observations from Silver Peak

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 11/13/2017 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 23.8692" N, 120° 14' 37.266" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snowcover limited to northerly aspects and some east aspects above 7,400' in this area. Snow cover deepens significantly around 8,000'. Anchors in traditional avalanche start zones negated by snowcover. Snowpit data collected at 8,000' on N aspect indicated that significant rain had fallen on the snowpack during recent storms. No signs of problematic weak layer formation.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Mixed rain and snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None