Avalanche above Cliff Lake

Location Name: 
Above Cliff Lake
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Tue, 02/16/2010 - 10:30
Location Map: 
United States
38° 58' 35.2524" N, 120° 9' 6.3468" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
wet,loose,
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
30ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
9 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
400ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
More than 10
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Exact date, time, and trigger of these avalanches are unknown. Suspected occurence on 2/14 or 2/15 due to natural triggers.

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