Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Large avalanches W of Shaw Mtn near Dollarhide Summit.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 11, 2022 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
W of Shaw Mtn

Comments:

Numerous large avalanches near Dollarhide Summit. Most were mid-elevation W-NW aspects.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
5
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
8300ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Large avalanches W of Shaw Mtn near Dollarhide Summit.
Large avalanches W of Shaw Mtn near Dollarhide Summit.
Large avalanches W of Shaw Mtn near Dollarhide Summit.
Large avalanches W of Shaw Mtn near Dollarhide Summit.