Large Avalanches Hitting the Alpine Meadows Road

Location Name: 
Alpine Meadows Road
Region: 
Five Lakes Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Thu, 02/18/2016 - 07:05
Location Map: 
United States
39° 10' 51.3408" N, 120° 13' 37.0236" W
See map: Google Maps
US


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Trigger type: 
Natural
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Observers reported large natural avalanches that hit the Alpine Meadows Road. No injuries were reported. These avalanches occurred around 7:15 this morning and no other details are available yet. The location is approximate and not confirmed.