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Natural Deep Slab Avalanche on Mt. Houghton

Location Name: Mt. Houghton Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Friday, March 23, 2018 - 03:30
Location: 39.336455, -119.931993 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes

Observation made by: Public

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