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Observation Date:
February 17, 2023
Submitted:
February 17, 2023
Observer:
Steve Mace | ESAC Forecaster
Zone or Region:
McGee Creek
Location:
Long Valley - Recent avalanche activity

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Key Points

I observed 2 recent avalanches in the long valley area while driving 395.  These likely occurred during the strong wind event on 02/14. While these are small in size, what really caught my eye was the large hard slab debris. 

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