Natural Avalanche Carpenter Ridge

Location Name: 
Carpenter Ridge Northern Aspect
Region: 
Independence Lake Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 12/20/2015 - 12:05
Location Map: 
United States
39° 24' 59.0256" N, 120° 19' 34.9104" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Trigger type: 
Natural
Aspect: 
North
Elevation: 
8 900ft.
Avalanche Length: 
700ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Natural Avalanche occured at noon on Dec 20th on the Northern slope of Carpenter Ridge.  We witness this as we were traversing through a treed area below.

Snowpit or crown profile photo or graph: 
Avalanche debris Carpenter Ridge
Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
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