Skier triggered wet loose slide on a SE aspect on Rose Knob Peak

Location Name: 
Rose Knob Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 04/10/2011 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 20.3064" N, 119° 57' 11.4984" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Rapid warming
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
wet,loose,
Slope: 
37degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
Southeast
Weak Layer: 
Other
Avalanche Width: 
20ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
8 900ft.
Bed Surface: 
Other - explain below
Avalanche Length: 
600ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Skier triggered wet, loose point release slide on a SE aspect at 8900 ft. This slide likely occurred sometime around midday today. It likely involved the recent snow sliding on top of the old melt-freeze crust.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Calm
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Accumulation rate: 
More detailed information about the weather: