Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 5, 2022 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Champion Basin

Comments:

Hard to be certain on timing, but based on character of crown and location I suspect this failed during the loading+wind event on Sunday night/Monday morning (12/4-12/5). Also hard to be certain about which weak layer was involved, but I suspect 11/27, though crown was quite thick (estimated 3-4', up to 6' in places?)

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
9700ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Depth:
4ft (max: 6.5ft)
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)