Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 14, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Baker Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
NE (NE,E,N)
Start Zone Elev:
9500ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2021 (FC)
Comments:

I observed at least 3 slides that were D2 to D2.5 in this area. I'm sure there were more, additional snow and wind-loading have done a good job obscuring the evidence of avalanche activity.