Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Natural wet slab avalanches on Pickhandle Pt running into Morse Creek. NE 6200'

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 28, 2022 ()

Location:

Pickhandle Pt: Morse Creek

Comments:

The main NE face of Pickhandle Pt had avalanches in what appeared to be a wide and shallow slab. Other much smaller wet slabs were seen on the East ridge.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE (E)

Start Zone Elev:

6200ft

Size:

D1.5 / R1

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

I-New/Old Interface

Depth:

1ft (max: 1ft)

Vertical Fall:

298ft

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