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Loose Wet Avalanches on Mt. Rose

Location Name: Tamarack Lakes Trailhead Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 14:30
Location: 39.317041, -119.917798 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Rapid or Prolonged Warming Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Rollerballs / Pinwheels Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures Recent Loading

Observation made by: Forecaster

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Loose wet avalanches observed from the Tamarack Lakes trailhead on Prolitariate Bowl and Fireplug.

Human triggered loose wet avalanches on Prolitariate Bowl.

Human triggered loose wet avalanches on Prolitariate Bowl.

Loose wet avalanche activity on Fireplug.

Loose wet avalanche activity on Fireplug.

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