Public Observation

Observation Date:

December 16, 2022

Submitted:

December 16, 2022

Zone or Region:

Rock Creek

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Wheeler Crest

Toured up Witcher Canyon and observed a very large debris field from one of the lower flanks of the canyon that had appeared to go during the storm and had been covered by softer snow.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Size:

Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees

Elevation:

9000'

Aspect:

N

Comments:

Pretty large slab release from during the storm, quite impressive debris field. No visible crown as it went during the storm.

None reported