Trigger | Natural | Remote Trigger | 0 |
Avalanche Type | 0 | Aspect | Unknown |
Elevation | unknown | Slope Angle | unknown |
Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
Vertical Run | unknown |
Summit Lake had Rain/ Snow Rain mix with the snow line at approximately 2000′ level. Evidence of 6 avalanches were seen on multiple aspects. Visibility was poor (See Pictures below).
Trigger | Natural | Remote Trigger | 0 |
Avalanche Type | 0 | Aspect | Unknown |
Elevation | unknown | Slope Angle | unknown |
Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
Vertical Run | unknown |
From South to North: Natural Avalanches at Summit Lake
John MT (MP 41) 1 D-2 West Aspect (Ran 70% of slide path)
Summit Peak 1 D-1 East Aspect (Ran less than 25% of slide path)
Butch Peak Several avalanches D-1+ to D-2 West Aspect(Ran 60% of path)
Fresno Peak (South end) E-SE aspect D-1 (Ran 25% of slide path)
Moose Peak D-1 to 1+ West Aspect (Ran 70% of slide path in gully)
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Summit Lake Weather Station:
Temperature 33F Snow Depth: 9"
Precipitation: 1.3" past 24 hours Rain/Rain Snow Mix
Fresno Ridge:
Temperature 28-30F
Winds Current:NE 12mph gust 18mph, Past 24 hours NE 18-42 mph gust 73mph
At lower elevation Very wet saturated snow.