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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 12, 2023
Submitted:
March 12, 2023
Observer:
Steve Mace | ESAC Forecaster
Zone or Region:
Convict Creek
Location:
Large natural avalanche - Mendenhall Couloir, Mt Laurel

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

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Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 Past 48 hours Mendenhall Coulior
E 11800
D3 WS I-New/Old Interface unk N-Natural The crown is still sharp however the debris fan has been muffled by new snow. I suspect this likely occurred on the night of 3-10 or perhaps during the day yesterday
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