Tiny new snow slab on Rose Knob

Location Name: 
rose knob
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Tue, 01/03/2017 - 13:25
Location Map: 
United States
39° 16' 59.52" N, 119° 57' 3.4632" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Slope: 
42degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
2 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
30ft.
Terrain: 
Below Treeline
Elevation: 
8 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
30ft.
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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southeast
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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