Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Multiple avalanches in the

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Murdock Creek ("Chickens Foot" Ridgeline)

Comments:

At least a dozen persistent slab avalanches in upper and mid elevation terrain

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
12
Aspect:
NW (W,SW,NW)
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Multiple avalanches in the "Chicken's Foot" in Murdock Creek. NW aspects.
Multiple avalanches near the head of Murdock Creek. W aspect at 9600'.
Slab avalanches in Murdock Creek.
Murdoch Ck, W-NW aspects. 15 avalanches are pointed out, 8300-9000' starting zones.