Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Avalanche above the very top of Galena Summit that occurred between 11am and 4pm on Dec 1. May have been plow-triggered or occurred naturally.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 1, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Above Hwy 75 between Titus Lake TH and top of Galena Summit

Comments:

Occurred sometime between 11am and 4pm. Two slides: 1) Common runner just above the Titus Lake TH (aka Verlons) and 2) immediately above the top of Galena Summit

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
SE (E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
8800ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
U-Unknown
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
1.5ft (max: 2ft)
Width:
660ft
Vertical Fall:
150ft
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Slides may have occurred naturally or been plow-triggered. I did not see any cars parked at the Titus TH so I don't think they were triggered from above.

Media

Avalanche above the very top of Galena Summit that occurred between 11am and 4pm on Dec 1. May have been plow-triggered or occurred naturally.
Avalanche above the Titus Lake Th near the top of Galena Summit that occurred between 11am and 4pm on Dec 1. May have been plow-triggered or occurred naturally.