Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A large, D2.5, natural avalanche that likely ran on Dec 20th and may have involved an older weak layer. Swamp Creek, 7,200ft, ENE

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Dec 20, 2022 ()

Location:

Swamp Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE (E)

Start Zone Elev:

7200ft

Size:

D2.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Weak Layer:

Dec 8, 2022 (SH)

Comments:

Suspect the 12/8 interface, but very rough estimate.

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A large, D2.5, natural avalanche that likely ran on Dec 20th and may have involved an older weak layer. Swamp Creek, 7,200ft, ENE

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