Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Wet Loose avalanche below Ricksecker Point (WL-N-R1D2-G). Flowing waterfall visible above start zone.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Dec 24, 2022 ()

Location:

Rainier: Ricksecker Pt

Comments:

Unclear if this is a wet slab or loose wet slide. Startzone not visible.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NW

Start Zone Elev:

3800ft

Size:

D2

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Media

Wet Loose avalanche below Ricksecker Point (WL-N-R1D2-G). Flowing waterfall visible above start zone.

Large Wet Loose avalanche below Ricksecker Point.

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