Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Avalanche on Patterson Peak near Hailey. NW-N aspect near 7500'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Patterson Peak - Big Wood River

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW (NE,N,NW,W)
Start Zone Elev:
7300ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
1640ft
Comments:

Also several D1.5-2 slides in this area that released mid-storm.

Media

Avalanche on Patterson Peak near Hailey. NW-N aspect near 7500'.