Avalanche

Northern Wallowas - Wing Ridge

Geoff MalyNorthern Wallowas
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Quick report

No signs of significant instability today. New snow 6-8inches. Snowing heavily, with significant west/southwest winds.

Avalanche

Size 2-3 avalanche that slid to the ground in South Bowl off of Wing Ridge. 1-2ft crown, width appox 200m. Started approx 8300ft, east/southeast aspect, ran the length of the bowl into small trees at the bottom, approx 1100ft. Looked like it occurred within the last 24 hours (likely on 1/21 or early 1/22). Natural, no one caught.