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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 11, 2022
Submitted:
December 11, 2022
Observer:
Everett Phillips | ESAC Forecaster
Zone or Region:
June Lake
Location:
Highway 395 - Wilson Butte

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media

Wide view of the crown of a wind slab that stepped down into old snow layers. NE 8300' Highway 395 - June Lake
Close up view of crown of a wind slab avalanche that stepped down into old snow layers. NE 8300' Highway 395 - June Lake
Wide propagation through old snow layers connecting terrain features. NE 8300'. Highway 395 - June Lake.

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Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
2 Past 24 hours Wilson Butte - Highway 395
NE 8300' 		D1.5 SS O-Old Snow 3-4 ft. U-Unknown Likely the result of control work by Caltrans. None
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