Observations from Mt. Rose

Location Name: 
East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 46.0836" N, 119° 54' 17.9532" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Very thin snowpack on upper north facing aspects consisting of a couple melt freeze crusts with cold faceted snow in between.  There has been some scouring from past east winds and all slopes were patchy at best.

Picture looking up the East Ridge of Tamarack Peak towards Prolitariat Bowl.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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