Snowpit and observations from Rose Knob Peak

Location Name: 
Rose Knob Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 29.688" N, 119° 57' 39.528" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Very strong and supportable hard slab over very weak facets and depth hoar. Lots of anchoring in this area.

Photo 1: Little to no snow above treeline on any aspect in this area.

Photo 2: Snowpit location just below treeline with more snow but also significant anchoring.

Photos 3 & 4: Depth hoar crystals from near the bottom of the Nov 18 layer.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

MVI_1653.MOV

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

High cloud cover.