Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Hundreds of wet loose avalanches released naturally in alpine terrain on May 4th. This photo of Galena Peak shows what most alpine cirques looked like.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
May 4, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Boulder Mtns - Galena Peak

Comments:

Hundreds of small wet loose slides in alpine terrain. Only noting some of the larger natural events.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
W (S,SW,W,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
WL-Wet Loose
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
I-New/Old Interface

Media

Hundreds of wet loose avalanches released naturally in alpine terrain on May 4th. This photo of Galena Peak shows what most alpine cirques looked like.