Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 2, 2022Submitted:
December 2, 2022Zone or Region:
McGee CreekActivity:
Walking/HikingLocation:
East Face of McGee MoutainObservations
Short duration, high intensity precip rates and windloading before and during the resulted in D2 size avalanches in the paths above McGee Creek Trailer Park, the McCoy's path between McGee Creek and Long Valley and the Mainline avalanche path above Long Valley. The crown is visible below the summit ridge in the Mainline path. Avalanches ran the length of the confined tracks above the runout zones.
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
alpine zones above 9800 ftAspect:
NEComments:
Vertical drop of 2,400 to 2,500 ft.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported