Snowpit on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 12/20/2009 - 10:27
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 49.374" N, 119° 54' 19.854" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Tests still show propagation is possible on Oct. 19 facet layer even in areas where previous collapse has occurred.

Photo 1. Oct 19 facet crystals.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

rose12-20-09 004.MOV

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
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