Snowpit and Obs. from Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 04/12/2010 - 15:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 1.5636" N, 119° 54' 58.014" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

On the NE-E facing slope of Tamarack Peak minimal snow accumulation was observed. There was blowing snow on top of the exposed crust surface layer throughout the majority of the NE-E facing peak. Aspects that faced more NE held more pockets of snow (5cm). There were no signs of instability within the new loading of precipitation.

A snow pit was dug at 9,400 feet on a 35 degree slope at a 65 degree aspect (photo 1) . A weak layer was found 55cm below the snow surface and broke at a score of CT 22. This 55cm layer consisted of moist snow and was the only main area of concern (photo 2).   

Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

test pit 4-12.dv

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southeast
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

 Snow showers were present off and on with intermittent of openings in the clouds.