Snowpit Tamarack Peak - Pintglass

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak - Pintglass
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 30.9648" N, 119° 54' 15.372" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Significant evidence of previously well developed facets in an area of relatively shallow snowpack in avalanche start zone.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Strong SW winds along ridetops. Moderate wind at pit location.