Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Clay Forenpohar
Observation Date:
February 4, 2023
Submitted:
February 5, 2023
Zone or Region:
East South
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
SW of Rimrock Lake, Near Spencer Point.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5,200 ft middle to upper slope
Aspect:
E
Comments:
SW of Rimrock Lake, Forest service road NF690.

20 x 20 meters, 1-2 meters deep.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

While riding up an older forest service road (NF690) in the Okanagon Wenatchee national forest on our way to Diamond lake. We saw a larger slab that appeared to have slid a few days ago and has since set up. It is visible in the picture. There was also a more recent sign of soft/ dry loose activity nearby. Overall the snow seemed to be very set up with a few inches of fresh.

Media

Public Field Report: SW of Rimrock Lake, Near Spencer Point.
Public Field Report: SW of Rimrock Lake, Near Spencer Point.
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