Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This natural avalanche behind the head of Alturas Lake Cr released near the end of the last storm. It likely failed on a weak layer that was the snow surface prior to the storm. 9200', ESE.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
North Fork Ross Fork

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
200ft
Weak Layer:
Jan 3, 2022 (MFcr)

Media

This natural avalanche behind the head of Alturas Lake Cr released near the end of the last storm. It likely failed on a weak layer that was the snow surface prior to the storm. 9200', ESE.