Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Avalanche that ran near the end of the storm behind Horton Peak in the Pole Creek drainage. Slab appears to have failed at the old/new interface, or possibly on layers that formed in December. 10,000', SW.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
The "Spoon" above Twin/Pole Creeks

Comments:

Avalanche that ran near the end of the storm. Likely failed on the 1/3 interface.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SW (SW,W)
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
I-New/Old Interface
Width:
100ft
Weak Layer:
Jan 3, 2022 (MFcr)

Media

Avalanche that ran near the end of the storm behind Horton Peak in the Pole Creek drainage. Slab appears to have failed at the old/new interface, or possibly on layers that formed in December. 10,000', SW.
Peak 10,166_Skylar_Herbert
Peak 10,166_Tanner_Haskins