Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 5, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Steep/rocky solar terrain above Cape Horn rd

Comments:

Crown visible in steep, rocky terrain - but obscured by recent snow and broken terrain.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
S
Start Zone Elev:
7800ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Vertical Fall:
600ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)