Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Numerous crowns are visible in this photo of the N aspect of Copper Mountain in the Banner Summit Zone. The NE aspect (on the left side of the photo) also appeared to have avalanched.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 21, 2020 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
N Copper

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
8500ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Numerous crowns are visible in this photo of the N aspect of Copper Mountain in the Banner Summit Zone. The NE aspect (on the left side of the photo) also appeared to have avalanched.