Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Natural slab avalanche on a flank of Norton Peak in the Smoky Mtns. N-NW aspect near 10,100'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Norton Peak

Comments:

Unknown if it failed on Fri Jan 29 or after that. The first time it was observed was Wed Feb 3.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N (N,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
10100ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
1310ft

Media

Natural slab avalanche on a flank of Norton Peak in the Smoky Mtns. N-NW aspect near 10,100'.