Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Natural slides in Germania Ck: NE-10000'.

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
No

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

Location:
Germania Ck - Peak 10181

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
160ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

One about 30m wide, one about 50 m wide. Strong likelihood it failed on 12/11 given appearance, but not confirmed.

Media

Natural slides in Germania Ck: NE-10000'.