Observations from Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 12/20/2013 - 08:10
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 50.58" N, 119° 54' 56.052" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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New snow amounts in this area measured 6cm (just shy of 2.5 inches). Cracking in this area was limited to the immediate area around my skis, but still failing down on the top of the faceted Dec 7 persistent weak layer (photo 1). Snowpit tests continue to indicate ongoing propagation potential and the possibility of human triggered avalanches occurring on this weak layer.

Areas on N-NE aspects at and above treeline were in a state of active wind scouring due to the strong NE winds at ridge level (photo 2).

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
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