Avalanche Occurrence

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Large avalanche that released south of McDonald Peak in the southern Sawtooths. 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:

South of McDonald Peak

Comments:

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.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

9200ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2021 (FC)

Large avalanche that released south of McDonald Peak in the southern Sawtooths. This likely released during the Christmas storm and failed on weak October snow near the ground. 9200', NE.