Faceting observation under Melt Freeze Crust

Location Name: 
Tamarack Lake
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00
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United States
39° 18' 46.5048" N, 119° 54' 44.1072" W
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Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
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 Mid day breakable crust - difficult to ski. The light winds promoted convective cooling and the partial cloud cover prevented the melt freeze crust from melting to any skiable extent. Presence of rounded to faceted grains under Melt Freeze crust suggested future potential concern of a faceting process promoting instablility concern within the snowpack near Tamarack lake at approx. 9300 feet.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
None
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