Wind Slab 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): 
Tue, 03/22/2016 - 02:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 13' 28.2036" N, 120° 14' 47.3172" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Slope: 
38degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
2 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
100ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
8 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
200ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

A wind slab avalanche that looks like it occured just before the end of the storm early this morning based on the amount of snow present on the debris. It looks like this slide was triggered by a natural cornice collapse. 

Photo is from a distance showing the cornice and the obsured crown line below it. 

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Weather Observations
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