Out of Bounds Snow Observations Slide Mt.

Location Name: 
Slide Mt.
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 01/16/2011 - 12:30


Red Flags: 
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
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Pit location was on an uncontrolled and seldom skied slope near Mt Rose Ski Area. Compression test found failures in the snow pack where free water is collecting (145cm), but propagation at this time is unlikely. Rutschbolck test found no failure, RB7.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
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