Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Feb 28, 2022 ()
Location:
White River Canyon
Comments:
Wet debris flow from a very large natural avalanche visible in White River Canyon. The avalanche likely occurred on 2/28.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
E (E,SE,SW)Start Zone Elev:
8500ftSize:
D3.5 / R2Type:
U-UnknownTrigger:
N-NaturalVertical Fall:
3500ftComments:
The avalanche failed as a dry slab avalanche with the crown near 8500ft. The flowing avalanche ran below the rain/snow line and entrained significant wet snow running all the way to 5000ft.
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