Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Set of slab avalanches at 8,900' on a WSW facing slope of Lightning Pt in the Boulders.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 11, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Lightning Pt.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
8900ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Set of slab avalanches at 8,900' on a WSW facing slope of Lightning Pt in the Boulders.