Avalanche Occurrence

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These storm slabs in the northern Sawtooths likely released due to snowfall and wind on 12/31. In the steep terrain of the Sawtooths, spindrift snow falling down from cliffs can form slabs on the aprons below.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Dec 31, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Meadow Bowl

Comments:

Two thinner slabs of slightly different age but likely released due to same storm. Both failed beneath cliffs in common Sawtooth fashion.

# of Avys:

2

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

9200ft

Size:

D1.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Vertical Fall:

400ft

These storm slabs in the northern Sawtooths likely released due to snowfall and wind on 12/31. In the steep terrain of the Sawtooths, spindrift snow falling down from cliffs can form slabs on the aprons below.