Weak start zone snows on Mt. Houghton

Location Name: 
NE shoulder of Mt. Houghton
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:35


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Board of Directors
Snowpit Observations
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Lots of wind pressed snow from late yesterday.  Some cracking observed.  Minimal amont of wind loading today.  This profile from a safe shallow adjacent to start zone at top of gully.  This NE shoulder of Houghton has 4 or 5 well established avx paths with highly variable HS across the start zones. 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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