Mt. Rose Wilderness Observations

Location Name: 
Mt. Rose Wilderness
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 02/22/2014 - 01:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 59.688" N, 119° 57' 22.104" W
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Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
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Snow surface conditions were a mix of wind effect, crusts and unconsolidated snow on shaded aspects.  Solar aspects were mostly transitional with some spring like snow on south aspects.  Travel was generally good but getting thin on many aspects.  This area has a shallower snowpack than other areas in the Mt. Rose region but formal and informal observations all pointed to a stable snowpack. 

Photo#1:  2-3mm surface hoar at most elevations and aspects in this area.

Photo#2:  Coverage on south aspects at 8900'.

Photo#3/#4:  Conditions off of Relay Ridge into Mt. Rose Wilderness.

Photo#5:  Wind scoured and unconsolidated snow in the steeper chutes.

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