Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This storm slab avalanche ran in mid-elevation terrain above Marshall Lake near the end of the recent storm. Northern Sawtooths, 8700', E.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 7, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Above Marshall Lake (Pokey Chute)

Comments:

Avalanche that ran in mid-elevation terrain above Marshall Lake near the end of the storm. Looks to have run at the new/old interface, but hard to be certain.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (NE,E)
Start Zone Elev:
8700ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
230ft
Vertical Fall:
200ft

Media

This storm slab avalanche ran in mid-elevation terrain above Marshall Lake near the end of the recent storm. Northern Sawtooths, 8700', E.