Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Persistent slab in Cabin Ck drainage, SE aspect near 9300'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 4, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Cabin Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
E (NE,E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9300ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
300ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

9300-9900' in elevation. One 200' wide, 1 300', one unknown width (blown in crown).

Media

Persistent slab in Cabin Ck drainage, SE aspect near 9300'.