Soft Slab on Steven's Peak

Location Name: 
Steven's N Trees
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 03/13/2010 - 13:00


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
dry,slab,loose,
Slope: 
40degrees
Trigger type: 
Snowboarder
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
North
Avalanche Width: 
25ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
8 200ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
150ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Sloughing snow broke a few small soft slabs free.  It was the new snow layer, about 8" deep.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

A beautiful day.