Avalanche — Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

2022-03-12 · Sierra Madre Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Avalanche occurred in the Sierra Madres within the Encampment River Wilderness where a snowmobiler was caught, buried, and killed. The avalanche was triggered by the snowmobiler attempting to climb a steep slope within forested terrain in the vicinity of Green Mountain and the South Fork of Miner Creek.

Wider weather episode

Avalanche occurred in the Sierra Madres within the Encampment River Wilderness resulting in the death of a snowmobiler.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1008495. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.