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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 3, 2023
Submitted:
March 3, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lakes Basin Weather and Surface Conditions

Observations

Toured out into the lakes basin today and didn't see a whole lot of other people out. That meant some trail breaking, but we were rewarded with skiable conditions from the Mammoth Crest all the way back to the lakes.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
9500
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Natural point release from warming on the Lake George Headwall. Sorry, no photo. There was also a lot of evidence of roller balls from yesterday in the area.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

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