Avalanche Occurrence

Large Wet Loose avalanche below Ricksecker Point.

Observer:

Avalanche Professional

Occurrence Date:

Dec 24, 2022 ()

Location:

Ricksecker Point

Comments:

Natural large wet loose avalanche (WL-N-R1D2-G) on NW slopes below Ricksecker Point. Avalanche observed from the Nisqually River. Avalanche released on the ground and was likely triggered from heavy rainfall in last 24 hours.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NW

Start Zone Elev:

3800ft

Size:

D2 / R1

Type:

WL-Wet Loose

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

G-Ground

Start Zone Slope:

40°

Vertical Fall:

400ft

Human Involvement:

None Reported

Vehicle Involvement:

None Reported

Structure Involvement:

None Reported

Wet Loose avalanche below Ricksecker Point (WL-N-R1D2-G). Flowing waterfall visible above start zone.

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