Observer Name
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Observation Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Electric Lake » Electric Lake Bowl
Location Name or Route
Electric Lake Bowl
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
250'
Comments
The top pocket of Electric Lake Bowl avalanched naturally overnight of 1/9 to 1/10. We did not get a close look, but the crown ran across the pocket onto the adjacent north facing slope.
The overnight snow had a dense layer of graupel at the top of the pack. The new snow was close to a foot deep and it is sitting on less dense snow. Wind driven snow was found areas exposed to the west winds.
Our best guess... The avalanche slab initiated with a wind loaded pocket possibly on top of the graupel.
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