Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This appears to be a large cornice failure on Parks Peak in the southern Sawtooths. Likely occurred on 12/31.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 31, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Park Peak

Comments:

Looks to have been a cornice failure. Older crown visible bewlo.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE (SE,E)
Start Zone Elev:
10200ft
Size:
D2
Type:
C-Cornice
Trigger:
N-Natural

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This appears to be a large cornice failure on Parks Peak in the southern Sawtooths. Likely occurred on 12/31.