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Observation Date:
March 9, 2022
Submitted:
March 9, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
North Facing Trees above Lake Mary

Observations

Skied an after-work lap in the Lake Mary trees at 9300 ft around 4 pm. It was graupeling lightly with light winds from the SW. Visibility of the Mammoth Crest was limited by storm clouds. Skiing was a mix of creamy powder with thin sun crusts down by the lake. Did not observe any signs of instability.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Media

Wind drifted graupel
Limited visibility of the Crest

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