Loose Wet Avalanche on Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 04/09/2016 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 0.5844" N, 119° 55' 1.4124" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Wet
Slope: 
30degrees
Trigger type: 
Unknown
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Unknown
Avalanche Width: 
50ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
9 500ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
50ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Remnants of a loose wet avalanche was seen on the east face below the summit of Tamarack Peak at abour 9500 ft. Snow conditions were wet and heavy with a 2-3" recent wet storm layer on top. Multiple pinwheels were also seen in the area. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Mixed rain and snow
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Cloudy day with sprinkled snow/rain mix.