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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 9, 2023
Submitted:
April 10, 2023
Observer:
Steve Mace | ESAC Forecaster
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Location:
Wet avalanches - Bishop grade to Lee Vining

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Key Points

Lots of new wet loose activity in the range yesterday. I did not observe any slab activity but I did note some sizable loose wet activity. Most observed avalanches were D1-1.5 in size but I did not a few that were likely D2+.

Media

Nevahbe ridge
McGee mountain
Batch Plant Bowls
Carson Peak
Carson Peak
Carson Peak
Mt Gibs, East
Baldwin Cirque
Mono Jim,north side
Mt Laurel

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