Multiple slides through Munchkins/Bloody knuckles

Location Name: 
Field of Dreams/ Munchkins
Region: 
Blackwood Canyon Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 14:37
Location Map: 
United States
39° 10' 7.1976" N, 120° 13' 12.7668" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
dry,slab,
Slope: 
25degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
North
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
65ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
7 800ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
250ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
5-10
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

 Shooting cracks were observed on route to and through low angle approach to field of dreams. Multiple natural slides could been seen on steeper more exposed terrain. 

Any small protrusion could act as a trigger point. All convex roll overs were sliding upon approach and traveling much further than expected. In some cases, small point releases would continue to propagate down and across flat areas and small water sheds. In short, the most unstable I have seen that area all season.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: