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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 22, 2023
Submitted:
March 23, 2023
Observer:
Steve Mace | ESAC Forecaster
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Location:
Sherwin ridge- Recent wind slab activity

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Key Points

Several natural wind slabs were observed along the Sherwin ridge this morning. this likely occurred during the loading event on the even ing of 3/21.

Advanced Information

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 Past 24 hours Fingers
NE 10000
D1 SS I-New/Old Interface unk N-Natural
1 Past 24 hours Mammoth rock bowl
NE 10000
D1 SS I-New/Old Interface unk N-Natural
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