One hiker was killed and two others injured in a “wet, loose avalanche” on Split Mountain in California, authorities said this past Friday. The incident occurred on June 2nd near Big Pine, according to the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center and the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office. Around 4:30 p.m. the sheriff’s office was told about an avalanche at about 12,500 feet on Split Mountain, above Red Lake. One of them sustained major injuries and later died, the avalanche center said. According to the sheriff’s office, warm temperatures are creating “very unforgiving” snow conditions.

Source: CNN July 11, 2023 04:12 UTC