Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This large persistent slab avalanche released naturally during the Jan 4-5 storm on an E aspect near 9900' in the Goat Ck drainage (near Durrance Mtn).  Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Goat Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
5
Aspect:
SE (E)
Start Zone Elev:
9500ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
50ft
Comments:

Several smaller slides, appeared to be running in the newer snow.

Media

This large persistent slab avalanche released naturally during the Jan 4-5 storm on an E aspect near 9900' in the Goat Ck drainage (near Durrance Mtn).  Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.