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Avalanche on peak East Side Emigrant Lake (KW Sidecountry)

Location Name: East Side of Emigrant Lake (KW Sidecountry) Region: Carson Pass Area Observation Date & Time: Sunday, January 31, 2021 - 14:30
Location: 38.657866, -120.035251 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees Trigger Points Terrain Matches the Advisory

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Saw this crown line in @kirkwoodmtn sidecountry, east side of Emigrant Lake. About 9400+ft, 45°+, 340-350° (NE/N). Guessing Natural trigger since no tracks were around

Terrain Details

Terrain: elevations:

Above Treeline

Terrain: aspects:

N

NE

Avalanche Details

Avalanche Type:

Unknown

Terrain

Start Zone Slope Angle:

45degrees

Aspect:

Northeast

Starting Elevation:

9400+

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Heavenly Mountain Resort

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