Small wet loose avalanche on Donner Pk.

Location Name: 
Donner Peak
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 04/18/2010 - 16:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 51.7932" N, 120° 19' 3.27" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
wet,loose,
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
30ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
7 280ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
70ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
3
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Small wet loose avalanche appeared to be the result of a natural cornice collapse during the afternoon hours of 4/18/2010. Photo was taken on 4/19/2010 at 10:30am. Several other similar avalanches in similar terrain nearby.

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