Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Tall crown in alpine terrain on the N side of Saviers Peak in the Salmon Headwaters drainage.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Saviers Peak - Salmon Headwaters

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
U-Unknown
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
230ft
Comments:

Crown was blown in, but it was thick (estimated 3-6'). Unknown details, but guessing hard slab. No way of telling what it failed on.

Media

Tall crown in alpine terrain on the N side of Saviers Peak in the Salmon Headwaters drainage.