Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Public Field Report: Alturas

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 5, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Alturas Drainage - map location approximate

Comments:

Reportedly triggered from several hundred yards away.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
8000ft
Size:
D1
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
r-Remote
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Elevation is estimated, reported as "middle"

Media

Public Field Report: Alturas
Riders in the Alturas drainage near Smiley Creek remotely-triggered this avalanche from low-angled terrain several hundred yards away. Monday, Dec 5th.