3/13-3/14 Avalanche Cycle on Mt. Tallac

Location Name: 
Mt. Tallac
Region: 
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 03/14/2016 - 09:00
Location Map: 
United States
38° 54' 22.2012" N, 120° 5' 55.0824" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Trigger type: 
Natural
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
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Observed from the top of Mt. Tallac on Tuesday 3/15.

Numerous naturals, d2-d3s all over deso. An impressive d3 r4 from south east couloir off north bowl ran over 2000 vert stopping at top of willows. Debris 2'-10' piled up throughout the entire track.

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