Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Numerous storm slab avalanches on the east shoulder of Williams Peak in the Sawtooths. These appeared to have failed near the base of the recent storm snow. The second arrow from the left indicates a deeper persistent slab avalanche running down to Marshall Lake.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Skiers Summit ridge near Williams Peak

Comments:

Numerous storm slabs in very steep, north-facing terrain.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
5
Aspect:
N (N,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
9300ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Numerous storm slab avalanches on the east shoulder of Williams Peak in the Sawtooths. These appeared to have failed near the base of the recent storm snow. The second arrow from the left indicates a deeper persistent slab avalanche running down to Marshall Lake.