Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Several natural slab avalanches in the Finley Ck drainage off of Cove Ck in the Pioneer Mtns (8900-9300', SW-W-NW)

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 12, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Finley Ck-Cove Ck (Pioneer Mtns)

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
6
Aspect:
W (SW,W,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
9100ft
Size:
D2
Type:
U-Unknown
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow

Media

Several natural slab avalanches in the Finley Ck drainage off of Cove Ck in the Pioneer Mtns (8900-9300', SW-W-NW)