Snowpit from Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak-East Ridge
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 12/08/2009 - 11:15
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 50.292" N, 119° 54' 57.564" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Pit dug in exposed area 10m below ridgeline.  In wind loaded areas on the top of Prolitariate Bowl midday no shooting cracks/cracking occured from ski cuts.  Still very early season conditions with many areas having only the new snow sitting on top of dirt, rocks, bushes and tree stumps. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
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