Observations at Incline Peak

Location Name: 
Incline Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 03/13/2016 - 14:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 49.3008" N, 119° 56' 33.2592" W
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Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Educator at Sierra Nevada College
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

New snowfall varied from 15-53cm depending on elevation and wind effect. Mitt pits showed a developing wind slab, but mostly 4F-F without obvious slab layer. 4 ECTNs with moderate Q2-3 failures down 12-16cms, these test pits were done at 8700', 9100', 9200' and 9400' on N and NE aspects. 1 ECTP at the old new interface at 9400' suggested possible NCF formation.

Limited shooting cracks, one whumph, no witnessed avalanches. Ski cuts and cornice stomping at the ridgetop showed fragile cornices and stubborn wind slabs- less touchy than we expected!

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

S1-S2 snowfall throughout the afternoon, winds were mostly moderate with some strong gusts- prevailing out of the SW, but shifting locally.