Natural wind slab avalanches in Desolation Wilderness.

Location Name: 
Above Fontanillis Lake
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 55' 13.1052" N, 120° 9' 46.2852" 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
Aspect: 
Northeast
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
9 160ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
2
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Crown lines observed from the summit of Jake's Peak on 3/14. Most likely natural wind slab avalanches that occurred during the day on 3/13.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Wind Speed: 
Gale Force
Precipitation: 
Snow
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Weather info as conditions were on 3/13 at mid day.