Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Hourglass
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 04/08/2017 - 10:15
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 17.292" N, 119° 54' 51.8328" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Program Manager
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Dense storm slab with consistent layering above the new / old snow interphase. No specific bonding issues felt during hand pits and ski cuts. Depth of new snow prevented physical interaction with old snow layer.  15 to 30 inch depth felt with pole probing. No cracking around skis when traveling uphill in wind loaded pockets.  Small wind slabs forming along ridgelines with large deeper wind pillows. Obvious wind pillowing across face of Proletariat with some density variation on decent.  Stable conditions observed on multiple aspects around Tamarack peak with good skiing.  Lots of wind transport and obvious snow devils crossing slopes at and above treeline.

Steep cornice line along South Ridge of Proletariat releasing small slides under cornice edge from heavy loading. Looked like natural releases or potentailly someone kicking at edge of cornice while traveling.  Hard to tell

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below 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: 

Clouds, sun pockets, blowing snow, some snow showers