Snowpit from Tamarack Peak - Fireplug area

Location Name: 
Fireplug
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 11/06/2012 - 11:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 31.44" N, 119° 54' 15.048" W
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Red Flags: 
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Significant continuous snowcover is limited to N and NE aspects in this area. Little melt has occurred on these aspects. The existing snow on N and NE aspects ranges from 6 to 18 inches deep and is beginning to facet, despite well above freezing air temperatures over the past week+.

Photo: Looking down Fireplug. The pit was dug a few feet below this location.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
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