Avalanche activity above Crystal Bay, CA/NV

Location Name: 
Crystal Bay N
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 06:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 14' 34.368" N, 120° 0' 25.776" 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: Board of Directors
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
dry,slab,
Slope: 
34degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
7 358ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Number of similar avalanches: 
2
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Size 1 avx ran about 250/300 vertical feet.  Cornices fragile, some moderate cracking.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Avalanche Photos: 
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: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
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