Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Persistent slab avalanche on a E/ENE facing slope at 8450' on Peak 2 in the Soldier Mountains.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 17, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Nose Bowl - Soldier Mtns: Peak 2

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (E,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
8450ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
I-New/Old Interface
Depth:
2ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2021 (FC)
Comments:

Report from Soldier Mtn Cat Skiing operations. Will add more details as they become available.

Media

Persistent slab avalanche on a E/ENE facing slope at 8450' on Peak 2 in the Soldier Mountains.