WMR Mid Mountain Weather Station

Location Name: 
WMR Mid Mountain Weather Station
Observation date: 
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 16:00

Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

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Quick Observation

Dug a pit at the new midmountain weather station. Found the recently buried surface hoar was reactive but did not propagate.

Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
W
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Surface Hoar
Facets or Faceted Crust
Total Snow Depth: 
95 cm
Blowing Snow: 
None
Wind Speed: 
Light (Twigs in motion)
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Sky Cover: 
Overcast (OVC)
Highest Precipitation Rate: 
Very Light Snowfall (S-1)