Avalanche — Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, California
2023-07-02 · Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, California
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Per the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center, an avalanche above Red Lake on the northeast side of Split Mountain killed one hiker and injured two others.
Wider weather episode
An avalanche in the Sierra Nevada killed one hiker and injured two.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1099787. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.