Natural avalanche on Echo Peak (above Angora Lakes)

Location Name: 
Echo Peak
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Tue, 12/25/2012 - 00:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 51' 30.0852" N, 120° 4' 27.4836" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
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: 
4 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
2 000ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
8 650ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
1 500ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
2
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Avalanche occurred most likely on Dec 25th. All dimensions estimated from a distance. It is difficult to see, but the crown line stretches all the way from the top of the ridge in a far left side of the photo to the more obvious areas on the far right side of the photo.

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Weather Observations
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