Snowpit on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 49.4928" N, 119° 54' 19.2348" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Snowpit and layer bonding tests indicate that the snowpack in this area is mostly stable below the surface. The upper 2-4 inches of snow remains unconsolidated and lacks cohesion. This new snow has not bonded very well to itself or the snow below it. If a slab layer forms on top of this layer it could serve as a weak layer. Above treeline the winds had already moved enough snow to form stiff wind slabs in some areas see this observation for more details.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% 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
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