Avalanche Occurrence

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 8, 2023 ()

Location:

Canyon Creek - Bear Paw

Comments:

2 human triggered avalanches D2/2.5 - 1x AM + 1x AR - both unintentional. D2 snowmobile rider triggered from low on slope, was buried with only their hand exposed but dug out quickly by partner, no injuries reported. 2nd snowboard triggered avalanche was on a similar aspect and elevation - released at rider on a convex features. They were not caught.

Bed surface was MFcr (not the MLK crust) with graupel above - in other areas around in West North signs of instability prior to Feb 6-7th storm and avalanche activity during and shortly after is suspected of occurring at same interface with FC present above crust.

Public Obs: https://nwac.us/public-obs/19390/