Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Large natural avalanche on

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
"Tortilla Slide" on Skier Summit near Williams Peak

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
9100ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Large natural avalanche on "Tortilla Slide" in the Sawtooths, on the shoulder of Williams Peak. It appears to have failed near the base of the recent storm snow. E-aspect at 9,100'.