Cracking and whumpfing Mt. Rose region

Location Name: 
On the way up to Relay Ridge
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 12/07/2013 - 12:00


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
Snowpack photos: 
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Much deeper snow (about two feet) on north and northeastern aspects which is cracking and whumpfing. Other aspects are boney and thin with many obstacles. The difference between the aspects is extreme.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour