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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 22, 2023
Submitted:
March 22, 2023
Zone or Region:
June Lake
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
June Lake Side Country

Observations

Traveling in the JL BC today, strong winds were blowing from the south with some snow transport. Around 40-50cm of unconsolidated snow sat on top of some stiffer layers in more exposed areas NTL.

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
BTL
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Triggered a size1 storm slab BLT in the June Lake Backcountry.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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