Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Persistent slabs that released in Fir Creek in the Banner Summit zone during the last storm. 8400', E.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Fir Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E (E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
8400ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
330ft
Vertical Fall:
300ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Media

Persistent slabs that released in Fir Creek in the Banner Summit zone during the last storm. 8400', E.