Avalanche — Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, California
2011-04-26 · Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, California
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two skiers died in an avalanche on the east-facing couloir of Split Mountain, near the Sierra crest southwest of Big Pine.
Wider weather episode
Two skiers were killed in an avalanche just east of the Sierra crest.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 287805. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.