Tamarack Peak - Far East Ridge

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak - Far East Ridge
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 12/10/2009 - 10:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 49.374" N, 119° 54' 21.384" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

Reawakening of Oct 19 facet layer observed after addition on Dec 6-7 snowfall.

Photo 1: Oct. 19th facet crystals

Photo 2: Brandon pointing at the Oct. 19th facet layer

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
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Snowpit videos (tests, etc): 

Extended Column Test in the Mt. Rose Backcountry 12-10-09

Propagation Saw Test in the Mt. Rose Backcountry 12-10-09

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
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