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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 10, 2024 - February 10, 2024
Submitted:
February 10, 2024
Observer:
Mike Phillips | Key Observer
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Location:
Mammoth Lakes Basin

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

We spotted 2 crowns today in the Mammoth Lakes Basin. 1 above treeline on a NE aspect and 1 below treeline on an ENE aspect. I did not spot the crown ATL yesterday during good visibility, so maybe that ran overnight or early this morning with the increasing winds? The crown BTL looks older and likely ran during the most recent snowfall.

Wind decreased throughout the day, but was really throwing some snow around off of high ridges this morning. Red Cone bowl looked entirely different than it did 24 hours ago.

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear
Temperature:
Below freezing
Wind:
Strong , E

Strong winds at ridgetop, decreasing throughout the day. Steady below freezing temperatures.

Avalanche Observations

Old BTL crown

Wind affect in Red Cone Bowl

Fresh looking ATL crown

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