Avalanche — Western Okanogan County, Washington
2025-02-28 · Western Okanogan County, Washington
1
Direct deaths
$9K
Property damage
Event narrative
Northwest Avalanche Center reported a fatal backcountry avalanche 2 miles south of Harts Pass at Brown Bear Mine. Three snowmobiles triggered the avalanche. It resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury.
Wider weather episode
Snowmobilers caused avalanche resulting in one fatality. It occurred at Brown Bear Mine near Harts Pass. It started at around 6600 feet and traveled to 6240 feet. The area was under moderate avalanche outlook at the time.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250001. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.