CAIC Observation Report

Quick report

Mike Pagel · Feb 28, 2026 · Sierra Madre

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Weather

wind loading: intense

Avalanche

Avalanche was observed north of highway 70 up lost creek to avalanche alley. Major wind loaded cornice collapsed and triggered a slide most likely naturally. It could have been triggered remotely as there were snowmobile tracks in the near vicinity approximately 100 feet away.