Skiing Out of Bounds on Slide Mt

Location Name: 
Slide Mt
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of observation: 
Sun, 02/27/2011 - 16:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 18' 25.9416" N, 119° 52' 59.3616" W
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Red Flags: 
Rapid warming
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Snowpit Observations
More detailed information about the snowpack: 

On East through South Aspects below 8500' at noon, we found sun exposure and warming temp caused minor surface instability, present in small roller balls.

On all other aspects near and below treeline (9600'-8000') all stability test showed a stable snow pack.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
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