Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This soft slab avalanche near Titus Ridge likely released naturally during the current storm. N aspect near 9300'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Titus Ridge area

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N (N,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
9300ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Depth:
2ft
Width:
70ft
Comments:

Estimating size at D1.5 or D2 - debris was blown in. Estimated depth, but I could see it from over a mile away in mediocre light. High probability it was a natural slide, but I can't say for sure that no one was out near there today. It could have been triggered by a sluff coming off the rocks, or a piece of cornice falling onto the slope? Crown indicated a very soft slab, either wind slab or storm slab. I chose storm slab, but this slope was probably wind affected (based on the obvious plumes still coming over the ridge in the photo).

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This soft slab avalanche near Titus Ridge likely released naturally during the current storm. N aspect near 9300'.