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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 3, 2023
Submitted:
February 3, 2023
Zone or Region:
June Lake
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crux between Fern Lake and North Bowl of Carson Peak

Observations

Observed a wind slab that slid on a wind loaded roll over. ~100’ wide with a 1 to 1.5’ crown. The slide traveled ~200’. No skiers trapped or injured.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Treeline
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
100’ wide, 1 to 1.5’ crown

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Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

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