Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
Avalanche Professional
Occurrence Date:
Dec 23, 2022 ()
Location:
Ricksecker Point
Comments:
Natural slab avalanche (SS-N-R1D1.5-O) observed from Paradise Road on northwest slopes below Ricksecker Point. Date and time of occurrence unknown. Appeared relatively fresh and not affected by rain. Notable to see a slab avalanche here as Wet Loose more frequent. Evidence of two smaller older avalanches on same slopes.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
NWStart Zone Elev:
3800ftSize:
D1.5 / R1Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
O-Old SnowDepth:
4ft (max: 5ft)Width:
30ftStart Zone Slope:
40°Vertical Fall:
300ftImpacts
Human Involvement:
None ReportedVehicle Involvement:
None ReportedStructure Involvement:
None ReportedComments:
No known involvement. Due to location, involvement very unlikely.
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