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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 25, 2023
Submitted:
February 25, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Earthquake Dome

Observations

Toured up the south/south east face of Earthquake Dome this afternoon (scenic loop was closed). Stuck to slopes below 35 degrees. Hand pits revealed a rough shear between yesterday's and today's storm snow. The snow is upside down with the heavier snow sitting on yesterday's dry snow. I jumped on several test slopes to see if I could get propagation, but no results. However, the upside down nature of the snow warranted extra caution. Trail breaking was brutal :) But the skiing was great.

Signs of Unstable Snow

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