Snowpack observations from the east ridge of Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/24/2010 - 15:29
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 45.0684" N, 119° 54' 34.0668" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

 Some weaknesses within the new snow; however, none of them seem to propagate fractures well. Most test slopes did not react to a skier's weight. One heavily wind loaded 38 degree test slope did fail in response to a skier's weight. See this observation for details.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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