Natural loose wet 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, 03/21/2013 - 11:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 13.5048" N, 120° 14' 22.1352" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
wet,loose,
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
7 600ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Rapid warming in the area this morning triggered roller ball activity that led to this loose wet avalanche. One other similar avalanche was observed in the area, also on an east aspect. Photo take at 11:30am. Lat/long is approximate.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: