Pits at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Back Country

Location Name: 
Hanks
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 13:00


Red Flags: 
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

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Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
East
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

 Some heating of the top 5-10cm of surface snow on South aspects for the most part though the surface stayed mostly cold.