Wind-loading and wind slabs on Tamarack

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Observation Date & Time: 
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 13:45
Location: 
39.313533, -119.912693
See map: CalTopo
Is this an Avalanche Observation?: 
No


Conditions Alerts:

  • Recent Loading
  • Recent Loading›Blowing Snow

Terrain Alerts: 
Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees
Obvious Slide Path
Observation made by: Public

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Observation
Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions: 

Blowing snow and active wind transport was observed on the southeast ridge of Tamarack Peak. Wind slabs from 1 to 8 inches thick were observed in low angle terrain throughout our ascent up the low angle southeast ridge. Extensive scouring was evident in the hourglass bowl of Tamarack.

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Elevation of Observation: 
8000 - 9000 ft.
Above 9000 ft.
Blowing Snow: 
Moderate
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Sky Cover: 
Few - Mostly Clear - up to 2/8 covered
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
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