avalanche on South side Incline Peak

Location Name: 
Incline Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 01/14/2013 - 13:30


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
slab,
Slope: 
35degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
2 ft
Aspect: 
South
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
20ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
9 500ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

 Around 1:30 pm today, 1/14/12, while traversing along south side of Incline peak a slab let loose 10 feet or less in front of me.

The slide started under some large exposed boulders with southern exposure. The first 2 photos were taken where I was when the slab let loose.

I didn't think there was that much snow that had wind loaded but it was quite dense and deep, especially near the top.

 Suprised me, but then again, they always do

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Air temperature: 
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: 

 mid 20's. clear, not much wind, bright sun and rocks heating up from the sun. Trees sparsley spaced around start zone.