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Janine’s Natural Avalanche

Location Name: Janine’s peak Region: Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) Observation Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - 14:07
Location: 38.907598, -120.130116 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Recent Loading Recent Loading›More Than a Foot of New Snow Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees Obvious Slide Path Terrain Matches the Advisory

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Large natural avalanche on Janine's from the recent storm cycle. Likely occurred later on Tuesday. 4' + crown.

Large natural avalanche on Janine’s.

Large natural avalanche on Janine’s.

Avalanche Details

Trigger

Trigger:

Natural

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