Natural Storm Slab Near Slab Cliffs

Location Name: Slab Cliffs Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, March 17, 2018 - 10:00
Location: 39.304806, -119.948795 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees Obvious Slide Path Trigger Points Terrain Traps Terrain Matches the Advisory

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Natural storm slab avalanche near Slab Cliffs in the Incline Lake Peak area of Mt. Rose. Estimated at 9400', E/SE aspect, 35-40 degree slope, with a 1 to 2' crown line that was partially filled in. Thought to have occurred during or immediately after the recent storm on late Friday or early Saturday morning.

Natural storm slab avalanche

Additional photo taken and added to this observation on March 19.

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