Observations from the Sisters

Location Name: 
Sisters
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 11/19/2017 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 39' 52.5348" N, 120° 0' 32.1876" W
US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Variable surface conditions. A mix of soft wintry snow and firm rain crust. Widespread near surface faceting in open areas. Exposed rain crust ranged from breakable crust to nearly impenetrable. 

Photo 1: Blowing wind removing snow down to rain crust.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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