Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
South of Copper

Comments:

This slide was noteworthy since the slope had slid during the solstice cycle - so this was a repeat. There were around 3 thinner crowns that didn't break very wide. Unfortunately I did not get a photo.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
E (NE,E)
Start Zone Elev:
8700ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
70ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

Suspected reloading on 12/11 layer, but this is not certain