Natural wind slab avalanche on Peak 9,310.

Location Name: 
Peak 9,310'
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 04/08/2017 - 12:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 58' 21.846" N, 120° 9' 1.6344" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Trigger type: 
Natural
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
9 100ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Natural wind slab avalanche. May or may not have been triggered by cornice fall. Avalanche most likely occurred during the mid day or afternoon hours on April 8. Both photos taken at mid day on April 9. Heavily wind loaded, very steep NNE aspect terrain above treeline around 9,100'.

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