Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

There is a blown in crown and flank visible about 100' off the ridge line in the smooth-looking chute. NE of Smoky Dome on a SE-facing slope at 9,700'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 7, 2022 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
NE of Smoky Dome

Comments:

I could make out the flank and a blown in start zone. No other details.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
9700ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

There is a blown in crown and flank visible about 100' off the ridge line in the smooth-looking chute. NE of Smoky Dome on a SE-facing slope at 9,700'.