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:
Norton Creek - Baker Creek Drainage

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9600ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Not sure if these connected or not, probably a D3 if they connected. Suspect weak layer was 11/27, though 11/1 would have been well developed here. The crowns appeared to be 2-3 feet thick