Tamarack

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 11/21/2016 - 16:00


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

12-16 inches of new snow since last thaw cycle at 9500'. Consistent new snow with lighter surface snow. Good density and no signs of cracking of settlement with weight. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

No wind transport observed.  Another party did meet a bear on the peak of Tamarack and shared with me on bench below summit.  Hourglass was tracked. Many obstacles present.