Avalanche on Jakes Peak

Location Name: 
Jakes Peak
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 02/05/2017 - 09:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 58' 13.008" N, 120° 6' 57.96" 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: 
Slab
Slope: 
35degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Aspect: 
Northeast
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
50ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
8 500ft.
Avalanche Length: 
200ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
50% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
West