Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Karen Waldrop
Observation Date:
February 9, 2023
Submitted:
February 9, 2023
Zone or Region:
Other
Activity:
Other
Location:
Orting

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 5: Could gouge the landscape. Largest snow avalanche known
Elevation:
Upper top
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Witnessed from H&R block in Orting. Co worker took pictures. Also seen from our bonney lake location... couldn't find information on the local news channels, but we all witnessed it.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Avalanche starting near top of mountain move down toward Elkhorn. Several witnessed.

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