Jakes Mini Slide

Location Name: 
Jakes Peak
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Wed, 03/28/2012 - 14:12


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
slab,
Slope: 
38degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
20ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
8 200ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
30ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

 Skier trigger slab in a routine performer on Jakes Peak. 

Avalanche Photos: 
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: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: