New Snow on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 12/12/2014 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 50.544" N, 119° 54' 57.024" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

The Mt. Rose area was not favored with this last storm system, there was 3-4'' of new snow with up to 6-8'' in the most wind loaded locations.  Minor cracking was limited to the most wind loaded locations on the ridgeline.  Ski cuts, ski kicks and cornice drops did not produce any instability in these small wind slabs that had formed.  Some stability tests still showed weakness in the basal facet layer and that this layer could be of concern if/when another large storm arrives.

Photos:  Ski kicks and cornice drops on the East Ridge produced no results on small wind slabs.  9300', north aspect, 35 degree terrain.

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

MVI 3132

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Cloud ceiling at 8400' in the morning and slowly lifting throughout the day with some small windows of sun.  Intermittent very light snowfall with little to no accumulation throughout the morning/mid day.