Avalanche on Scout Peak.

Location Name: 
Adventure Mountain area
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 03/31/2014 - 12:00


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Slope: 
40degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
50ft.
Elevation: 
8 600ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
200ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

I rolled over the convex from the ridgeline. Avalanche instantly triggered. I pointed it toward safe zone before the slide picked up momentum. 

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
North
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour