Avalanche

Azure Lake

MichelleCentral Sierra Nevada
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Quick report

We skied up on this crown line and shot photos of this recent avalanche. No other signs of instabilities throughout the day.

Avalanche

Size
D2
Type
SS
Aspect
N
Trigger
N
Elevation
8400 ft

D2 seen just above Azure Lake, approximately 8,399 ft in elevation, N/NE aspect. Occurred day prior on Jan. 14th if I guessed. Wind loaded slope failed on Jan. 2 surface hoar on top of crust PWL. Natural slide. 300' crown line over rolling granite terrain with a few trees.