Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 2, 2022 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Newman Cr at the bottom of Copper Mtn

Comments:

This was observed nearly 3 weeks after the likely occurrence date. The slope showed some sign of having an old but very filled in crown, and there appeared to be snow piled up against trees lower on the slope. I'm about 90% an avalanche occurred here during the 11/27 storm cycle.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
7050ft
Size:
D1.5
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

It's possible this was remotely triggered but likely a natural.

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