Observation: Electric Lake 12/3/2010

Observer Name:

Darce Trotter

Region:

Skyline
Electric Lake

Observation Date:

12/03/2010

Location or Route:

Upper Electric Lake Bowl

Weather

Sky:

Overcast

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Weather Comments:

Second night without refreeze, 9600' midday temp 4 C, snow flurries just before noon, broken skies with sun peeking through

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

Snow Surface Conditions:

Dense Loose

Snow Characteristic Comments:

15 cm new at Miller Flat from Mondy/Tuesday, no new since then. East facing had 2" crust, no crust on sheltered north facing, usual significant wind damage on summit ridges

Red Flags

Red Flag Comments:

Buried surface hoar layer had formed before last snowfall, settling snow made it hard to see, showed up on CT 6, would not propagate, cand persist and could become an issue if significant snow piles up, the only weakness we now see in snowpack.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Wind Slabs

Aspect:

North

Northeast

Northwest

Elevation:

High

Mid

Trend:

Less Dangerous

Primary Concern Comments:

Only weak layer at present

Elevation:

9600'

Aspect:

North

Slope Angle:

snow_profile_location:

United States

39° 37' 54.0192" N, 111° 14' 50.5932" W

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Observed Danger Rating:

Low

Forecast Danger Rating:

Low

Snow Profile Location

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