Slab Avalanche on Peak 9269'

Location Name: 
Peak 9269' SE Aspect
Region: 
West Shore Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 02/27/2017 - 10:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 58' 56.5104" N, 120° 7' 43.0752" 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: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Trigger type: 
Unknown
Aspect: 
Southeast
Weak Layer: 
Unknown
Avalanche Width: 
500ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
8 800ft.
Bed Surface: 
Unknown
Avalanche Length: 
300ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Slide took out a skin track.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
25% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: