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Snow Stake

Also: Fixed Stake, Master Stake, 24-hr Stake, Interval Stake

A flat square board which lies on the snow with a measuring stick fastened vertically. Used to measure increments of new snow falling on an old snow surface or the underlying ground.

Some of the types of stakes used are:

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