Tiny skier triggered avalanche on Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak.

Location Name: 
Far East Ridge - Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 01/30/2016 - 09:45
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 48.2328" N, 119° 54' 19.62" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
North
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
10ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
9 040ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
20ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Difficult to see, but right in the middle of the photo. I watched a skier traverse over the top of the cross-load wind feature and trigger a tiny size D1 avalanche with a 4 to 6 inch crown.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: