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:
Eagle/Lake Creek Ridgeline

Comments:

More than a dozen persistent slab avalanches on both sides of ridge

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
12
Aspect:
NW (W,E,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Natural avalanche in Eagle Creek. Sun Valley Heli Ski Guides photo.
Multiple avalanches in Eagle Creek. NW, 9000'.