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Location Name: Snowpit on Tamarack Peak - Far east ridge Region: Mount Rose Area Date and time of observation: Mon, 11/23/2009 - 09:32 |
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39° 18' 49.374" N, 119° 54' 21.3984" W
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Red Flags: Recent avalanche activity Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing |
Active persistent weak layer. October 19 facet layer is now most reactive in areas with a harder surface slab.
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