Stable conditions on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 01/19/2013 - 11:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 28.8156" N, 119° 54' 25.1064" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Stable snowpack with mixed snow surface conditions observed in the Fireplug area. Below treeline areas on northerly aspects hold a few inches of cold unconsolidated snow in wind sheltered areas. At noon, 1 to 2 inches of wet snow existed at the surface on S aspects at 9,100'. Low sun angles and January level solar radiation kept wet snow from forming on all but SE-S-SW aspects including flat areas with sun exposure.

Photo: On Tamarack Peak, near treeline and above treeline areas on NE-E aspects are heavily wind scoured.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
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