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Widespread storm cycle avalanche activity near Carson Pass

Location Name: Carson Pass Area Region: Carson Pass Area Observation Date & Time: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 14:20
Location: 38.646617, -120.022824 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Recent Loading Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees Obvious Slide Path Terrain Traps Terrain Matches the Advisory

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Toured around the Carson Pass area today (3/15) and some widespread evidence of avalanches during the recent storm cycle. Wet slides in lower elevation areas (below 8000') and wind slab avalanches on NW-N-NE-E-SE aspects.

Largest one was from peak 9607. Wind slab avlanche ran down to 4th of July lake on the E-NE aspect. Crowns still fairly prominent.
Also saw crowns below Sisters and Round Top on N aspects although mostly filled in.

No signs of instability noted today with very supportable snow to travel on.

Avalanche Details

Avalanche Type:

Wind Slab

Failure Plane/Weak Layer:

Storm Snow

Additional number of similar avalanches:

5-10

Trigger

Trigger:

Natural

Terrain

Starting Elevation:

above-treeline

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