East Mt Lincoln

Location Name: 
East face Mt Lincoln
Region: 
Donner Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Wed, 01/11/2017 - 14:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 17.3148" N, 120° 19' 32.9016" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Slope: 
38degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
6 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Unknown
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
7 800ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Need a closer look it was late in the day and the fog was in and out

Avalanche observation video: 

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Cooling
Wind Direction: 
Northeast
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

Touchy new windslabs formed west of crest