Numerous skier-triggered windslabs on Incline Lake Peak

Location Name: 
Incline Lake Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 01/21/2017 - 15:30
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 42.2844" N, 119° 56' 13.56" W
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Red Flags: 
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: 
Dry
Slab
Slope: 
36degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
30ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
9 100ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
400ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
2
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

 Found several easily triggered slides or cracks from ski cuts and stomping on steep slopes. Main weakness seem to be approximately 1 foot down and created by wind loading over fresh fallen snow. Winds were very gusty leading to  accumulations of falling snow followed by loading of snow by winds over the fresh-fallen snow.  No pictures of larger slide but it was similar character. Winds swirl and can even seem East in parts of the bowl leading to widespread wind slab. 

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
South
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
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