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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 8, 2023
Submitted:
April 8, 2023
Zone or Region:
Convict Creek
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
East shoulder of Laurel mountain

Observations

Extended column test failure ECTP13 on an East facing slope at 9600 feet. The slab was 5-6 inches deep breaking just above a melt freeze crust.
On the ascent, we probed the depth of the frozen transformed corn layer which ranged from 4-10 inches deep depending on aspect and elevation. Good corn skiing around 10.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Media

Ectp 13 on an E aspect.
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