Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Debris from a natural wind slab avalanche near Pickhandle Gap. N, 6000ft, HS-N-D1.5-R1-S

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Dec 22, 2022 1:00 am ()

Location:

Pickhandle Gap

Comments:

These three natural wind slab avalanches appeared relatively fresh. Actively blowing snow had generally covered the crowns but not the debris.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

3

Aspect:

NW

Start Zone Elev:

6000ft

Size:

D1.5 / R1

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

S-New Snow

Depth:

0.5ft (max: 1ft)

Media

Debris from a natural wind slab avalanche near Pickhandle Gap. N, 6000ft, HS-N-D1.5-R1-S

A slightly larger natural hard slab avalanche near Pickhandle Gap in the Crystal backcountry. HS-N-D1.5-R1-S, NE, 5900ft.

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