Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 23, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
W Fk E Fk Salmon

Comments:

Wet slab that appears to have been triggered by small wet loose avalanche from above. Unsure on timing, could have been the morning of 3/24 or during the day on 3/23. I first saw it around 1100 on 3/24. Hard to know what weak layer was involved, crown looks a bit deep for 3/8, but hard to say with any confidence.

Avalanche Characteristics

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