Avalanche Occurrence

Small avalanches in Lowland areas were common on the East Slopes of the Cascades during the Jan 5-7th storm. This occurred north of Hwy 12, near the town of Naches, WA.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Jan 7, 2022 ()

Location:

East Slopes South: Naches, WA

Comments:

Many very small slab avalanches were observed in the foothills surrounding Naches, WA.
Unique and unusual for avalanche activity to occur at these low elevations East of the Cascades.

# of Avys:

20

Aspect:

N

Start Zone Elev:

2500ft

Size:

D1 / R1

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

50ft

Small avalanches in Lowland areas were common on the East Slopes of the Cascades during the Jan 5-7th storm. This occurred south of Hwy 12, near the town of Naches, WA.

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