Tamarack Peak Observations

Mid to low level cloud cover in the Tamarack area during the morning with limited visibility and increased humidity.  Light to moderate NE winds did not transport a lot of snow today, but signs existed of previous wind scouring with wind textured snow surfaces in exposed areas.  Observation work in previously wind loaded terrain did not show any cracking or signs of instabilities.  A snowpit off of the East Ridge showed little results with snowpack tests and a right side up snowpack.  Limited to no warming occurred at this location with the NE winds and mostly full cloud cover.  Sun breaks did become more frequent during the early afternoon.  More sun exposure looked to be occurring on the south side of the pass and at lower elevations.