Widespread whumpfing on Mt. Rose subpeak 10,005'.

Location Name: 
Peak 10,005'
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Fri, 03/08/2013 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 20' 28.4424" N, 119° 54' 21.0888" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Large scale whumpfing and collapsing, traveling approximately 100' across a slope, was first noticed above treeline at 9975' on the northeast aspect of 10,005'.  Whumpfing and settling continued down the northeast slope below treeline to 8100'.   New snow totaled 12+" on top of denser wind affected snow.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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