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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 11, 2023
Submitted:
January 12, 2023
Zone or Region:
McGee Creek
Activity:
Other
Location:
McGee east facing gullies.

Observations

Wet slab running into the flats including uphill section.

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 4: Could destroy a railway car, large truck, several buildings, or a substantial amount of forest
Elevation:
7800 feet
Aspect:
Comments:
Main gully on McGee. Start 2/3 the way down the gully. Runout to the north over the flats. A major event from a start zone I have not seen. Been looking at McGee since 82/83.
Photos:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported
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