Snowpack Observations from Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 12/06/2015 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 51.5844" N, 119° 54' 51.2928" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

2'' of new snow at this location today with up to 6'' of fresh wind slabs in the most wind loaded areas.  Some small minor cracking observed around skis and in wind loaded terrain.  Loose faceted snow grains in the bottom of the snowpack observed at many locations throughout this area on north aspects below treeline and at treeline terrain.  While these facets were loose and didn't show much cohesion, snowpack tests mainly showed that propagation was not likely at this time.  Upper exposed N-NE aspects have very little snow due to previous NE wind events and many obstacles are exposed.

 

Photo #1:  Showing the layering of snowpit at 9400', North aspect.

Photo#2:  Minor cracking around skis in wind loaded terrain.

Photo#3:  Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak with minor coverage and lots of anchors still present.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Snow flurries early this morning and ending by 10am.  Strong SW winds consistent throughout most of the day.