Fragile Cornices and Wind/Storm Slabs Incline Peak

Location Name: 
Incline Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/20/2014 - 10:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 39.6456" N, 119° 56' 24.5292" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Total snow depth at 9375' was 105cm.  Storm snow at 9375' was 38cm.  Changes in the density of the snowpack were noted due to wind transport and rising temperatures.  

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Sky was obscured by clouds with light to varying amounts of snowfall.  Temperatures were rising and winds were consistent from the southwest.