Wind Scouring on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Wed, 11/30/2016 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 14.664" N, 119° 55' 28.596" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Recent strong NE winds have scoured exposed N-NE-E aspects above 9300'.  In wind protected areas at lower elevations, unconsolidated snow still exists but at these lower elevations snow coverage becomes an issue.  On north aspects above 9300', facets above basal ice are still present.  Snowpack test results varied on this weaker snow.  No signs of wind slabs observed throughout the day.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West