Small natural avalanche on the north ridge of Silver Pk

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 11/27/2010 - 16:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 25.4748" N, 120° 14' 48.4008" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
dry,slab,
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
100ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
8 080ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
40ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Avalanche dimensions estimated from a distance.

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