Date of Observation: 03/23/2023
Name: Eric Murrow
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: HWY 135 observations.
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: A few more unreported slides on Whetstone and Mount Emmons that appear to break only in the recent storm snow.
Weather:
Snowpack:
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- A closer image of the avalanche in Whetstones Main Bowl. Reported in earlier observation.
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- Avalanche in easterly terrain on Mount Emmons. The crown looked very sharp Thursday morning.
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- A large avalanche in the Claw feature of Whetstone. Appears to only involve storm snow.
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- Natural avalanche on below treeline east-facing slope of Emmons.
