Snowpit from Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Near Hourglass Bowl
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 12/05/2016 - 16:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 5.2212" N, 119° 55' 11.1936" W
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Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
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Thick wind-packed layer was found consistently in the area approaching the summit of Tamarack Peak. Localized cracking under skies in some places above 9,400' where this wind-affected layer existed. Other areas were impenetrable. 

Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
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Breezy SW winds near the top of Tamarack Peak.