You are here
Observations From Castle Lake
Location Name:
Middle PeakRegion:
Castle LakeDate and time of observation:
Sun, 12/04/2016 - 5:30pmObservation made by:
Professional ObserverLocation Map
United States
41° 13' 18.912" N, 122° 23' 21.948" W
See map: Google Maps
US
Weather Observations
Statistics
Cloud Cover:
25% of the sky covered by cloudsBlowing Snow:
NoPrecipitation:
NoneAccumulation rate:
NoneAir temperature:
Below FreezingAir temperature trend:
WarmingWind Speed:
LightWind Direction:
Northwest
Snow pit was dug on a northern facing aspect below the upper rigeline near the summit of Middle Peak.
Extended Column Test (ECT) yielded no result: ECTX.
Snow pit analyses indicates a stable right side up snowpack on a northerly aspect with a 32 degree slope.
Snowpack Depth at Castle Shore Trailhead: 63 cm.
Snowpack Depth at Snowpit, 6185 ft.: 81 cm.