Wind Slab Avalanche on Incline Lake Peak

Location Name: 
Incline Lake Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 02/11/2017 - 10:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 17' 44.43" N, 119° 56' 13.812" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Slope: 
38degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
30ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
9 200ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
300ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Ski kicks at the top of a gully that was newly cross-loaded from the NE winds near the rocky feature on Incline Lake Peak triggered a small wind slab avalanche that ran down the gully. We descended lower angle slopes away from the rocky chutes. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Northeast