Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 2, 2023Submitted:
January 2, 2023Observer:
Geoff Unger | Key ObserverZone or Region:
Mammoth LakesLocation:
Mammoth Lakes Basin Wind Transport and Natural AvalancheSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
FairConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability Trend:
WorseningMedia
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly Cloudy
Colder morning this morning with a chill wind the higher you went in elevation. Interesting variations in wind speed were noted using the sensors at Mammoth Mountain. mammothmountain.westernweathergroup.com This may have been due to the exact wind direction and blocking features of terrain. Cloud cover was in and out with flurries of snow at times before I left the field at 4 PM.
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Today |
Backside of Dragons Back SE 9300 |
D2 | SS | S-New Snow | 45cm | N-Natural |
|
Winds have been shifting around leading to interesting loading patterns. Westerly winds led to additional loading in this area resulting in a larger slab than previous ones in this area.
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