Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Series of persistent slab avalanches on east-facing terrain in Little Beaver drainage.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Little Beaver

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
12
Aspect:
E (NE,E,SE,N,NW,W)
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D2.5
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Comments:

Series of 8-10 small persistent slabs near head of Little Beaver (pictured). Also observed several large slabs across drainage. All appeared to have run late in the storm on 1/13.

Media

Series of persistent slab avalanches on east-facing terrain in Little Beaver drainage.