Testpit on Pint Glass

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak, Pint Glass
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 01/13/2011 - 09:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 31.4436" N, 119° 54' 16.4556" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

No evidence of instability in this specific area. Ski cuts on 35-40 degree adjacent slopes produced no results.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Off and on snow showers with no measurable accumulation by 10:30am. Blowing snow only observed during periods of snow showers. Snow level at 6,800' at 11am.