Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 29, 2023Submitted:
March 30, 2023Zone or Region:
June LakeActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
June lake Area - Low elevation South East ~8,300 Ft.Observations
Went for an afternoon walk in low elevation south east facing terrain - where it was sheltered from wind the new snow came in nicely; however, at about 10-14 inches below the surface a sun crust with a weak layer underneath was present. The weak layer was reactive on a test slope resulting in a sizable slab - below the weak layer on this aspect the snow is firm and smooth.
Down lower at approximately 7,700 ft elevation we triggered a sizable storm slab on a test slope. This area had no weak layer present but the new snow had bonded together well with the smooth firm old snowpack underneath.
Triggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
8,300 ftAspect:
SEComments:
Small trigger on a test slope - results were enough to indicate that if triggered unintentionally this could result in a larger more consequential avalanche.Photos:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedMedia
