Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Large avalanche that released in Eureke Gulch of the Alturas Lake Creek drainage in the Western Smokys. This likely released during the Christmas storm and failed on weak October snow near the ground. 9200', NE.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 24, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Eureka Gulch?

Comments:

Location approximate. This crown looked similarly filled in to other crowns observed on 12/24/21. Details hard to ascertain due to age, but looks like it failed on 12/11.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2.5
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2021 (FC)

Media

Large avalanche that released in Eureke Gulch of the Alturas Lake Creek drainage in the Western Smokys. This likely released during the Christmas storm and failed on weak October snow near the ground. 9200', NE.