MDM Trouble Report for 2010 Dec 30

Telescope: 1.3m
Observer(s): Bord (UofM)
Instrument: CCDS

Problem(s) Encountered:
Checked dome area at start of evening calibrations; despite snow 
and wind, did not see any snow blowing into dome under slit at top
of dome.  Returned about 50 minutes later at end of calibration
sequence to find snow accumulations on under side of shutter at
top of dome, as well as two patches of snow about 8 inches in 
diameter each on the north leaf of mirror cover (which overlapped the south leaf).  Some moisture seen on 
north side of secondary shield as well.  Moved telescope about
25 degrees north and placed cover on light baffle.  Removed snow
from mirror cover, and reported situation to Bob Barr. No additional
advice was offered, save to monitor the status during the evening.
Swept snow and runoff from platform and checked telescope several
times throughout the night.  No further accumulation was found,
and at this time (2:00 AM MST, 12/30/10), no further dripping 
from telescope cage is apparent.  To be safe, have left the
telescope pointing 25 degrees N, with the emergency stop button
interlock engaged.

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Submitted on 2010 Dec 30 [2:05:02]