Avalanche on Elephant's Back

Location Name: 
Elephant's Back
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 01/06/2018 - 03:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 40' 46.0236" N, 119° 58' 58.602" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Slope: 
40degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
Northeast
Avalanche Width: 
100ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
9 300ft.
Avalanche Length: 
100ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Observed late Saturday afternoon, 1/6, from below north shoulder of Elephant's Back. Time of avalanche is estimated to be early Saturday morning due to partially covered crown.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Cloud Cover: 
Clear
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Precipitation: 
None
Air temperature trend: 
Static
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Accumulation rate: 
None
More detailed information about the weather: 

Intense blowing snow was observed off of the top of Elephant's Back earlier in the afternoon, but tapered to light by late afternoon.