Point Release Slide on Scout Peak

Location Name: 
Scout Peak
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 04/01/2013 - 19:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 48' 18.4896" N, 120° 2' 25.8936" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
wet,loose,
Slope: 
40degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
50ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
8 200ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
150ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

I witnessed numerous wet snow instabilities in the evening while touring through generally east facing terrain between 7200' and 8600'.  See photo captions for details.  I also encountered weakening ice on a pond at 8,000' (partially penetrable even with skis on).

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: