Snowpit on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak Far East Ridge
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/02/2010 - 10:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 50.328" N, 119° 54' 19.854" W
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Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Basal facets show evidence of rounding, but fracture propagation is still possible on this layer.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Strong SW winds along ridgetops but not at pit location.