Snowpit from Incline Peak

Location Name: 
Incline Peak Near Summit
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Tue, 01/09/2018 - 12:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 40.668" N, 119° 56' 27.816" W
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US


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: 

2-4" of new wet snow existed on the summit of Incline Peak and the location of this snowpit. No evidence of recent wind loading was observed in this area.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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While skinning near the bottom of Incline Peak, our party heard a loud whoomph but we were unable to locate the origin of the sound. No other signs of instability were observed during our two laps in the area. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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