Avalanche at Upper Spencer, Lakes Basin, Graeagle

Location Name: 
Upper Spencer's Lake
Region: 
Outside of the Forecast Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sun, 02/05/2017 - 08:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 41' 54.3192" N, 120° 43' 25.1004" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
North
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Number of partial burials: 
0
Number of full burials: 
0
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Wind slab, high winds, North aspect.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Wind Speed: 
Strong