Stability tests on Peak 9773' (E of Incline Peak)

Location Name: 
Peak 9773'
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 12/29/2009 - 10:15


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Board of Directors
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

HS = 127 cm; 20 cm new snow.  Facets over ice layer at 33 cm.  PST 65/100 @ 33 cm.  RB7 and ECTX.  Two size 1 avalanches (new snow only) observed among steep rock outcrops.  Only very localized surface cracking.  Snow on ridgecrests only lightly windpressed.  No wind transport observed.  AirT = -7C.  Test performed on 31 degree snow; aspect 10 degrees.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
Accumulation rate: 
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