Natural Cornice Failure near Grouse Rock

Location Name: Grouse Rock Region: Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area Observation Date & Time: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 08:00
Location: 39.133490, -120.243745 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes Conditions Alerts: Avalanche Activity

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Avalanche Details

Avalanche Type:

Cornice

Failure Plane/Weak Layer:

New/old snow interface

Trigger

Trigger:

Natural

Terrain

Aspect:

Northeast

Starting Elevation:

above-treeline

Sponsors:

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

CA OHMVR

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Mammut

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