Avalanche: Other Regions

Location: LV Ray near Carter Lake Area.

Date:
Observer:
Alex McLain
Route & General Observations

Natural Avalanche observed at 1:58pm on LV Ray Peak east of Carter Lake. (Moose Pass Area). Powder cloud was observed from Johnson Pass Trail head.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger Unknown
Avalanche Type Soft SlabAspect North
ElevationunknownSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
Avalanche Details

Powder Cloud was observed travelling down the north aspect of LV Ray into low angle terrain.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Natural avalanches, windloading, and recent snowfall.

Photos & Video
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LV Ray looking east.  

Powder Cloud from Johnson Pass South Trailhead. (Mp 31 Seward highway)  

Location


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