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Large, overhanging cornice collapse

Location Name: Little Alaska, Ward Canyon, Lake Tahoe Region: Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area Observation Date & Time: Friday, January 11, 2019 - 11:45
Location: 39.130223, -120.243294 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Large, overhanging cornice collapse that occurred at 11:40am today.

One of our group was transitioning near the cornice and it broke between his legs.

He is a ninja and somehow jumped to safety and didn't go down with the cornice.

Very close call.

Cornice debris ran a long way down. Maybe about 600+ vertical feet

Occurred at top of "Little Alaska" in Ward Canyon

Location where large, overhanging cornice broke off today.

Location where large, overhanging cornice broke off today.

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