Avalanche Occurrence

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This large avalanche was observed on the E/SE face of Washington Peak in the White Cloud Mountains. It likely occurred at the tail of the of the last major storm cycle near the first week of January.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 6, 2022 (+/- 1 week)

Location:

Washington Peak

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (SE,E)

Start Zone Elev:

10500ft

Size:

D2.5

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2021 (FC)

This large avalanche was observed on the E/SE face of Washington Peak in the White Cloud Mountains. It likely occurred at the tail of the of the last major storm cycle near the first week of January.

This large avalanche was observed on the E/SE face of Washington Peak in the White Cloud Mountains. It likely occurred at the tail of the of the last major storm cycle near the first week of January.