Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
May 4, 2022 8:00 am (Exact)

Location:
Smoky Mtns - Salmon River Headwaters

Comments:

Large slab was triggered remotely while digging out a stuck snwomobile. The party was above the crown, not in avalanche terrain, when the slide was triggered.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N (NE,N,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
9700ft
Size:
D3
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
r-Remote
Bed Surface:
I-New/Old Interface
Depth:
3ft
Width:
1010ft
Weak Layer:
Apr 10, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Debris was estimated at 30 feet deep.