Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This slide likely occurred during the storm in late January. It ran on a wind-loaded N-facing slope at ~9,000' in 4th of July Ck.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 29, 2021 (Estimated)

Location:
4th of July Ck

Comments:

There were 3-4 similar slides on N-facing slopes between 8,500-9,000' that likely failed during the storm in late January.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
4
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

This slide likely occurred during the storm in late January. It ran on a wind-loaded N-facing slope at ~9,000' in 4th of July Ck.