Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Slab avalanche that failed during our last storm near the 4th of July Creek Drainage in the White Clouds.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 13, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Fourth of July

Comments:

At least 3 large avalanches observed on this peak alone. 2x D2.5 and a D3. The largest slide may have involved remnant snow from October, hard to say with any certainty due to amount of wind scour up there.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
E (NE,E,SE)
Size:
D3
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow

Media

Slab avalanche that failed during our last storm near the 4th of July Creek Drainage in the White Clouds.
Slab avalanches that failed during our last storm near the 4th of July Creek Drainage in the White Clouds.
Slab avalanche that failed during our last storm near the 4th of July Creek Drainage in the White Clouds.

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