Professional Observation
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Observation Date:
January 27, 2023Submitted:
January 27, 2023Observer:
Geoff Unger | Key ObserverZone or Region:
Mammoth LakesLocation:
Crystal Lake Chute Cornice FailureSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedGouging and large chunks of debris were visible from Lake Mary road up underneath the cornice capping Crystal Lake Chute. Though it was probably from a recent wind event in the last week or two, a good reminder to watch your exposure to overhead hazard even in low or moderate avalanche danger.
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