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:
Fourth of July

Comments:

I observed evidence of dozens of small slides that failed during the 12/1 avalanche cycle in steep terrain. Most of these were small (D1) but in favorable terrain there were some larger slides (D1.5-2). These occurred at all elevations and all aspects, but were more common on slopes on the north and east sides of the compass.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
25
Aspect:
NE (E,NE,N,NW,W)
Start Zone Elev:
8000ft
Size:
D1.5
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)