Small skier triggered wind slab Avalanche on Jake's peak.

Location Name: 
Top of Jake's Peak
Region: 
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 01/31/2016 - 12:26
Location Map: 
United States
38° 57' 59.8176" N, 120° 7' 0.1236" W
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US


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Slope: 
38degrees
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
100ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
9 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
100ft.
Number of people caught: 
0
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Small wind slab released below rocks at ridge top.

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Air temperature: 
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
Greater than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: