Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 5, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Baker Creek

Comments:

Observed at least 30 avalanches while sledding along the Baker Creek road to the summer TH. Many of these were large enough to bury a person. Most observed slides were on the northern half of the compass. All avalanches observed appeared to fail on the weak facets that were buried in December.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
30
Aspect:
N (N,NE,E,SE,S)
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural