Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Natural avalanches in the northern Sawtooths. Several of these likely released due to loading from sprindrift trickling down cliffy terrain above. Five crowns are visible, but several are partially filled in.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Feb 26, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Northern Sawtooths

Comments:

I saw at least 6-8 storm/wind/spindrift slabs in the northern Sawtooths from Imogene north to Goat Creek. Almost all of them failed on aprons below cliffs - indicative of loading from spindrift. Size average around D1.5 but 1-2 were pushing D2.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
7
Aspect:
NE (E,NE,N,SE)
Size:
D1.5
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Natural avalanches in the northern Sawtooths. Several of these likely released due to loading from sprindrift trickling down cliffy terrain above. Five crowns are visible, but several are partially filled in.