Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Baker Creek drainage

Comments:

I observed dozens and dozens of avalanches that failed during the big storm.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
30
Aspect:
E (N,NE,NW,E,SE,S,SW)
Start Zone Elev:
8000ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

I observed dozens and dozens of smaller avalanches that failed during the big storm. It looked like just about every slope steeper than 37 or so had slid naturally. I suspect most of these failed on 11/27, though some may have been failing on mid-storm interfaces