Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 21, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Upper Murdoch

Comments:

Did not see debris or full crown width. This could be a D2.5. It failed in a heavily wind-loaded area, but likely involved a persistent grain.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
S (S,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
10400ft
Size:
D2
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Comments:

Did not see debris or full crown width. This could be a D2.5. It failed in a heavily wind-loaded area, but likely involved a persistent grain in the upper pack, I'd guess 12/19 or 12/8