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Observation Date:
December 28, 2022Submitted:
December 28, 2022Observer:
Geoff Unger | Key ObserverZone or Region:
Mammoth LakesLocation:
Sherwin Ridge ToeSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedTouring up the road from Twin Lakes Trailhead we saw a series of crowns. Timing of the wind slab avalanches varied based on how muted the crowns were from refills. The one closest to the road was the most eye catching.
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Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Past 24 hours |
Sherwin Ridge Toe near the start of the Sherwin Bootpack N 8900 |
D1.5 | HS | S-New Snow | 30cm | N-Natural | None |