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Snow profile above Ophir Creek

Location Name: Ophir Creek Avalanche Path Region: Mount Rose Area Date and time of observation: Tue, 12/08/2009 - 10:15
	Red Flags: Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

Observation made by: Board of Directors

Snowpit Observations

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph:

Snowpack photos:

Weather Observations

Blowing Snow:

Yes

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Precipitation:

Air temperature trend:

Warming

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Accumulation rate:

More detailed information about the weather:

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