Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 29, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Durrance

Comments:

At least 8 D1-2 slides in the ski terrain on Durrance, and likely others that ran midstorm.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
8
Aspect:
E (NE,E,SE)
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Numerous natural avalanches in the popular ski terrain on Durrance. Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.
Large avalanches on Durrance above the SNRA headquarters. Note the faint crown running down the subridge in the upper left.