Stronger than forecast NE winds and transport in Mount Rose area.

Location Name: 
Mount Rose area
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sat, 03/09/2013 - 10:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 7.302" N, 119° 55' 18.714" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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NE wind speeds higher than forecast with visible blowing snow on highest peaks.

Photo 1: Tamarack Peak

Photo 2: Unnamed peak between Incline Lake Peak and Rose Knob Peak.

 

Snowpack photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
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