Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This large wet loose avalanche naturally released in the N Fork of the Wood River drainage (S, 10100').

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 5, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
N Fork Big Wood River

Comments:

The two N Fork Big Wood River slides may have been reported by professionals on March 2nd, so we are uncertain of when these released.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
S
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
WL-Wet Loose
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
130ft

Media

This large wet loose avalanche naturally released in the N Fork of the Wood River drainage (S, 10100').