Small avalanche talking mountain

Location Name: 
Just off ridge talking mountain
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 02/19/2017 - 13:41
Location Map: 
United States
38° 50' 2.9724" N, 120° 4' 52.5108" 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
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
15ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
8 600ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
40ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Wind loaded steep northeast slope just off talking mountain ridge line. 12-15in storm slab triggered by skier. Skier slide out of slide path. 

Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
100% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
Snow
Air temperature trend: 
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour
More detailed information about the weather: 

Very poor visibility with low clouds on the ridge.