Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This large avalanche failed in a heavily wind-loaded location in the White Cloud Mountains. The slope faces NE at around 9,800'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 6, 2022 (+/- 1 week)

Location:
Croesus Peak?

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2021 (FC)
Comments:

Likely persistent slab in heavily wind-loaded location

Media

This large avalanche failed in a heavily wind-loaded location in the White Cloud Mountains. The slope faces NE at around 9,800'.