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Peavine wind slab

Location Name: Peavine Region: Outside of the Forecast Area Observation Date & Time: Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 12:00
Location: 39.590467, -119.925232 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity Recent Loading Terrain Alerts: Slopes Steeper than 30 degrees Trigger Points

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Avalanche Details

Avalanche Type:

Wind Slab

Trigger

Trigger:

Snowboarder

Size

Destructive Size:

D2 Could bury, injure, or kill a person.

Crown Height:

4 ft

Avalanche Width (Average width):

200ft.

Avalanche Length (Vertical Run):

500ft.

Sponsors:

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Heavenly Mountain Resort

CA OHMVR

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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