Large Wind Slab Avalanche on Red Mt.

Location Name: 
Euer Valley
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Fri, 01/08/2016 - 15:41
Location Map: 
United States
39° 22' 27.9948" N, 120° 17' 43.2096" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Slope: 
45degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
4 ft
Aspect: 
Southeast
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
150ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
7 600ft.
Bed Surface: 
Ground
Avalanche Length: 
300ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Looks like a natural avalanche triggered by Fridays sun and heat.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Mixed rain and snow
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest