Professional Observation
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Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 12, 2022 - December 12, 2022Submitted:
December 12, 2022Observer:
Ryan Huetter | Key ObserverZone or Region:
Convict CreekLocation:
Avalanches in Convict DrainageSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedDrove down to Convict to get a look at the mountains south of Mammoth to see if there had been any recent naturals:
- D2.5 slab avalanche across upper start zone on Mendenhall Couloir on Laurel, 200m wide, ran full track.
- D2.5 slab avalanche on N aspect of McGee Mountain, 150-200m wide, ran 150+m.
- Lots of wind effect visible across the East Gullies on Mono Jim, Batch Plant Bowls, Fingers
