Wind Transport on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: East Ridge Tamarack Peak Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Sunday, January 31, 2021 - 11:00
Location: 39.313979, -119.913874 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Recent Loading Recent Loading›Blowing Snow

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Toured on the East Ridge of Tamarack Peak today. Winds were calm at first, though picked up throughout the morning from the SW. Wind loading was happening on NE slopes.

Below this ridgeline, there was evidence of debris piles from smaller slides which appeared to have released during the storm.

Image 1: Surface hoar observed below treeline

Image 2: Wind loading on NE slopes

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