AVALANCHE OBSERVATION Mammoth Mountain Drainage: |
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Submission Info Josh Feinberg Saturday, March 25, 2017 - 8:30am |
Red Flags:
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Avalanche Type:
Dry
Slab
Trigger type:
Skier
Crown Height:
1 ft
Number of full burials:
0
Number of People Caught:
2
37° 38' 6.7308" N, 119° 1' 33.1644" W
See map: Google Maps
-Widespread wind slab avalanches resulting from Ski Patrol ski cutting and explosive missions this morning on the mid and lower mountain, including Lincoln Mtn. 8-14" crowns, running full path. Lake Mary Rd closed due to avalanche debris from ski cut. 2 ski patrollers were caught and went for long rides in 2 seperate locations, fortunately with no major injury.