Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Very large persistent slab avalanche on the headwall at the back of Lake Creek. Crown is at least 1000' wide. Based on earlier observations it likely failed between 1/10 and 1/11.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 10, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Lake Creek Headwall

Comments:

Unsure on timing on this, but based on obs and appearance it is quite recent, either 1/10 or 1/11.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SW (S,SW,W)
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D3
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Very large persistent slab avalanche on the headwall at the back of Lake Creek. Crown is at least 1000' wide. Based on earlier observations it likely failed between 1/10 and 1/11.