Public Observation

Observation Date:

April 9, 2023

Submitted:

April 9, 2023

Zone or Region:

Lee Vining

Activity:

Other

Location:

East aspect in Lee Vining Canyon Below Tioga Road/Hwy 120

Got a dawn start for one last day of ice climbing in Lee Vining Canyon. We were out by noon and saw several D1s and a D2 loose wet slide debris on our way out. These slides occurred sometime between 7:00 and 11:30 AM.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Wet Loose

Size:

Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person

Elevation:

BTL

Aspect:

E

Comments:

Started as a natural point release near cliff band and ran at least 500 vertical feet, likely further.

None reported