Trigger | Natural | Remote Trigger | 0 |
Avalanche Type | Unknown | Aspect | Unknown |
Elevation | unknown | Slope Angle | unknown |
Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
Vertical Run | unknown |
New Glide Avalanches on East Aspects, Point release (Loose Wet avalanches) on all aspects, Cornice Break/Shallow Slab Avalanche on Butch Peak (D1+), and new glide cracks forming on East aspects.
One human triggered avalanche above Lower Summit Lake. (Unknown time frame/Not previously reported.
Pictures to follow in next observation.
Trigger | Natural | Remote Trigger | 0 |
Avalanche Type | Unknown | Aspect | Unknown |
Elevation | unknown | Slope Angle | unknown |
Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
Vertical Run | unknown |
A variety of types and triggers. Very warm temperatures was the main cause. Glide, Cornice Break/Shallow slab, numerous point releases.
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Temperatures reaching into the 40's and 50's, Roller Balls, Cornice Break, Glide avalanches, new glide cracks, wide spread point release on all aspects, temperatures mainly above freezing overnight, and Rain today. Isolated areas of active wind loading on South and West aspects at highest elevations.
Fresno: Past 24 hours Low 30F High 43F. Winds N-NE 15-25 with peak gust 37 mph
Summit Lake Past 24 hours Low 34 High 57F