Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Possible persistent slab likely triggered by slab that released below cliffs.This slope has slid at least two other times in early and mid January.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Feb 23, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
"Earthquake Wall" - Crooked Creek

Comments:

Possible persistent slab likely triggered from above by slab that released below cliffs.This slope has slid at least two other times this season.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9400ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Depth:
3ft
Width:
160ft

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Possible persistent slab likely triggered by slab that released below cliffs.This slope has slid at least two other times in early and mid January.