Wind transport below Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Mt. Rose Backcountry
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 12/03/2014 - 13:50
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 17.9076" N, 119° 54' 41.0184" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Some collapse noted while skinning up 35 degree NE slope.  No visible shooting cracks when crossing an open 32 degree NE face.  78 cm snow depth.

Any other comments about the observation or links to outside pages that have more info on the observation: 

Snow skied well, with obstacles evident.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Snow level noted at 8400' with moderate rain below that elevation.  Temperature at 9200' was 33 degrees F.  New snow falling with wind speed and gusts fluctuating from light to medium at 9200' from the SW/SSW with wind speed increasing.  New snow transport evident.  Snow fall fluctuating from light to heavy.