Incline Peak slides

Location Name: 
Incline Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 12/17/2012 - 07:00


Red Flags: 
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
slab,
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Avalanche Width: 
100ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Avalanche Length: 
200ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
4
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

 Natural slide of heavier new snow on the light fluffy layer going down to the rain crust layer under the big rock outcropping. Started on a bit steeper rollover(maybe 40 degrees) and then took the whole slope down. Lots of shooting cracks. Saw several other spots that slid naturally and I set off a couple smaller ones.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

 I would guess that there is 6-8 of new heavier snow in the last 16 hrs