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Stronger than forecast NE winds and transport in Mount Rose area.

Location Name: Mount Rose area Region: Mount Rose Area Date and time of observation: Sat, 03/09/2013 - 10:00
Location Map: United States 39° 19' 7.302" N, 119° 55' 18.714" W See map: Google Maps US	Red Flags: Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain

Observation made by: Forecaster

Snowpit Observations

More detailed information about the snowpack:

NE wind speeds higher than forecast with visible blowing snow on highest peaks.

Photo 1: Tamarack Peak

Photo 2: Unnamed peak between Incline Lake Peak and Rose Knob Peak.

Snowpack photos:

Weather Observations

Blowing Snow:

Yes

Cloud Cover:

Clear

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Precipitation:

Air temperature trend:

Warming

Wind Direction:

Northeast

Accumulation rate:

More detailed information about the weather:

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