8'' Storm Snow on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 03/28/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 6.7872" N, 119° 55' 15.4704" 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: 

5-6'' of new storm snow at the trailhead at 9:15am with a total of 8'' by early afternoon.  Very little evidence of previous wind transport in this area with light winds through the morning and into early afternoon.  Minor localized cracking in wind loaded terrain off of the East Ridge but no slab formation was observed.  Loose dry sloughs were running in steeper terrain (>35 degrees) on all N-NE-E aspects.  Below the new storm snow is a firm melt freeze crust on all aspects and elevations that can be felt while skiing.  The new snow is available for transport if wind speeds do increase tonight or tomorrow. 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Cold temperatures with light winds through the day.  Consistent snow accumulation.