The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season posted on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.

Secrets bowl little truckee summit

Location Name: Little truckee summit Observation Date & Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 02:30
Location: 39.588900, -120.364422 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Avalanche Details

Avalanche Type:

Wind Slab

Trigger

Trigger:

Snowmobiler

Trigger Modifier:

Accidentally Triggered

Size

Destructive Size:

D3 Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees.

Relative Size:

R4 Large

Avalanche Width (Average width):

1000ft.

Avalanche Length (Vertical Run):

200ft.

People Involved

Number of people caught:

0

Number of partial burials:

0

Number of full burials:

0

Sponsors:

CA OHMVR

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

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