Good Signs of Stability on Mt. Rose

Location Name: 
East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 03/27/2012 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 50.508" N, 119° 54' 57.204" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Solar aspects had a firm melt freeze crust that didn't soften much today.  Strong SW winds were also scouring any exposed slopes and ridges.  Up to 1' wind slabs in N-NE aspects very near the ridgelines.  These slabs were soft, showed no signs of instabilities from ski cuts or cornice drops.  The persistent weak layer in this area is present but is not showing that propagation is likely with the propagation saw test-see video.  Travel conditions were good in N-NE aspects.

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

mt.rose2012-3-27.avi

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Strong SW winds on ridges.  Limited snow available for transport..  No precip up to early afternoon hours.