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Tamarack Peak

Location Name: Tamarack Peak Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 10:30
Location: 39.318794, -119.918003 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Persistent Problem

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Pit dug at 9500' NE facing 30 deg on slope with exposure to NE winds but with little wind affect seen and a soft snow surface.

180cm total snow depth with 35cm new snow fist to four fingers to one finger with a thin softer layer on top of a hard slab. ECTN.

Skies were overcast with light snow showers and moderate SW winds.

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