Avalanche — Western Chelan County, Washington
2023-02-19 · Western Chelan County, Washington
3
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A group of 6 hikers caused a slab avalanche near Northeast Couloir route on Colchuck Peak. It resulted in 3 deaths and 1 injury.
Wider weather episode
An incoming system brought heavy mountain snow of at least 18 inches and strong winds of 60 plus MPH.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1080534. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.