Snow profile from Ophir Creek Avx Path

Location Name: 
Ophir Cr Avx Path
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 12/12/2016 - 10:10
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 34.62" N, 119° 54' 2.196" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Guide at Donner Summit Avalanche Seminars
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

New snow/snow surface fairly supportable on skis; minor cracking around most wind-pressed areas on the approach.  Lots of evidence of riming on new snow crystals.  No collapsing or significant cracking on short, steep, nearby test slopes.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
More detailed information about the weather: 

Winds and (minor) snow transport increasing during ski tour.