Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 21, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Shaw

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
9300ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Dec 19, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Failed in heavily wind-loaded terrain during the solstice wind storm. Weak layer involvement is uncertain, but based on appearance and crown depth it likely occurred on an upper snowpack weak layer

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