Avalanche Occurrence

All Avalanches

General Information

Large double crown in the Upper Chair Peak basin. This slide occurred earlier this week during a rapid loading event.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 8, 2023 ()

Location:

Chair Peak

Comments:

Likely occurred overnight 2/7-2/8 during the storm

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N

Start Zone Elev:

5800ft

Size:

D2 / R2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Comments:

Unknown bed surface. Double crown-line.

Media

Large double crown in the Upper Chair Peak basin. This slide occurred earlier this week during a rapid loading event.

Recent avalanche activity from this week in the Alpental Valley. Older slabs and newer loose avalanches.

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