Snowpit on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 12/27/2009 - 13:15
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 48.5352" N, 119° 54' 19.08" 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: 

 Several graupel episodes in the new snow. Only 10 cm of new snow. Oct. 19th layer starting to round in this location. Some wind transport along the ridges and small wind slabs formed on N-NE aspects. New snow does not have much cohesion. Expect it to remain light, dry and unconsolidated tomorrow if the winds stay light.

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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: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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