wind slab avi

Location Name: 
W of Winnemucca Lake
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 04/10/2017 - 10:01
Location Map: 
United States
38° 40' 33.8664" N, 120° 0' 18.9" W
See map: Google Maps
US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Slope: 
37degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
200ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
9 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
1ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
Number of people caught: 
1
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Supportable wind slab. Crown 4-8"

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