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Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 20, 2022
Submitted:
March 21, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mammoth Lakes
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Northwest aspect in TJ Bowl

Observations

Snowboarder triggered very small soft wind slab avalanche above them

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
9800
Aspect:
NW
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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