Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Wide persistent slab avalanche on a peak near the head of Cabin Creek in the Southern Sawtooths. E, 9900'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 28, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Cabin Peak

Comments:

This slope had run previously in mid-January. The old crown is faintly visible near the ridgeline. Portions of the crown - especially the right flank - are nearly identical to the earlier slide

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (NE,SE,E)
Start Zone Elev:
9900ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
980ft
Vertical Fall:
500ft

Media

Wide persistent slab avalanche on a peak near the head of Cabin Creek in the Southern Sawtooths. E, 9900'.