Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This photo—taken near Thompson Peak in the Sawtooths—shows an avalanche that released after a storm in mid-October. If the snow depth is approaching knee-deep, it's enough to potentially slide. Even if many slopes are bare, the wind can drift in enough snow to be a problem.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Oct 18, 2020 (+/- 3 days)

Location:

Above Profile Lake

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N

Size:

D1.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Comments:

Small slab that released during mid-October storm. Appears to have released on old summer snow.

Media

This photo—taken near Thompson Peak in the Sawtooths—shows an avalanche that released after a storm in mid-October. If the snow depth is approaching knee-deep, it's enough to potentially slide. Even if many slopes are bare, the wind can drift in enough snow to be a problem.