Observations from Rubicon Peak

Location Name: 
Rubicon Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 03/23/2016 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 59' 20.4576" N, 120° 8' 0.6864" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

8-10'' of settled storm snow from Monday/Tuesday on north aspects.  Very little evidence of any NE wind activity in this area overnight and through today.  2-3mm surface hoar was visible in open areas on north aspects up to 100' below summit.  Loose wet activity was occurring on E and SE aspects on adjoining peaks-see photo.  Sticky snow conditions and heavy snow started to occur around mid day below 7500' on north aspects.

Photo#1:  Crag Peak, 9000', E/SE aspect.  Loose wet avalanche activity as of 1pm.

Photo#2:  Settlement cones around trees on north aspects 8000-8800'.

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
More detailed information about the weather: 

Mostly sunny skies with high thin clouds present throughout area.