Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Paradise Ck Dont Think

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 20, 2020 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Paradise Peak

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
9100ft
Size:
D2 / R3
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
1.5ft
Width:
330ft
Vertical Fall:
600ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

"Think North" SVHS zone. Wide crown, kind of originates at the top of a triangle so strange crown/flank shape (normal for that path).

Media

Paradise Ck Dont Think