Small skier triggered avalanche on Silver Peak

Location Name: 
Silver Peak
Region: 
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 14.4624" N, 120° 14' 17.1924" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
wet,slab,
Slope: 
35degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
20ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
7 430ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
30ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Small skier triggered avalanche at appeared to be 1 maybe 2 days old when photo was taken on 4/16/2010 at 11:45am. Avalanche crown measured 3 to 4 inches and occurred in response to a ski cut on a slope convexity in a sun exposed area below treeline.

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