Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Persistent slab avalanche in the Smiley Ck drainage on a N aspect near 9100'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Smiley Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
160ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Media

Persistent slab avalanche in the Smiley Ck drainage on a N aspect near 9100'.