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Weak snow on N aspects of Tamarack

Location Name: Tamarack Peak Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 11:00
Location: 39.314517, -119.914698 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Terrain Alerts: Terrain Matches the Advisory

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

moist snow surfaces on E aspect

moist snow surfaces on E aspect

sugary faceted surface on N aspect

sugary faceted surface on N aspect

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph:

Snowpack Details

Total Snow Depth:

40cm

Persistent Weak Layers:

On the surface

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Above Treeline

Near Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

N

NE

E

Sponsors:

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

CA OHMVR

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort

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