Snow conditions on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:35
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 46.9224" N, 119° 54' 24.5952" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Snow coverage in this area remains limited to northerly aspects without much tree cover where more snow has been able to accumulate this fall. On those open northerly slopes where the most snow exists, snow depths range from 25-50cm. The snow pack consists of a more consolidated layer of snow near the bottom with a melt freeze crust above it. An thin and inconsistent layer of facets (weak sugary snow) exits near this crust in some areas but not in others. Above this crust 1-15 cm of unconsolidated snow remains from the last storm cycle.

Photo 1: Coverage on the Prolateriate Face

Photo 2: Coverage on a north facing tree covered slope at 9400 ft.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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