Multiple Avalanches near Tinker Knob

Location Name: 
North aspect near Tinker Knob
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Wed, 01/13/2016 - 23:31
Location Map: 
United States
39° 14' 10.374" N, 120° 16' 18.7788" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
North
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
50ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
8 596ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Number of similar avalanches: 
5
Number of people caught: 
0
Number of partial burials: 
0
Number of full burials: 
0
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Multiple avalanches observed on the north aspect of the ridge leading from the sierra crest to Tinker Knob. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: