Public Observation

Observation Date:

April 8, 2023

Submitted:

April 9, 2023

Zone or Region:

June Lake

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Below 3D chute

A lot of folks in the negatives today enjoying the sunshine. Minimal accumulation from the previous day in isolated pockets. Predominantly sun crusts and eventually corn to too sticky snow by 1 pm on east and southeast aspects. Several small wet slides below cliff bands were observed from the previous day(s) and a few new ones released. Most of these were in areas where most people were not skiing.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Wet Loose

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

treeline

Aspect:

E

Comments:

Saw a D1.5 wet loose release from a small cliff band located below the 3D chute

None reported

Plenty of people heading up the hourglass

A few on the drive in between Carson and Wood