Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 27, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Upper Westernhome Gulch

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9600ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Comments:

Borderline D2. Presumably ran with the 12/26 storm. Crown is a bit filled in to make out details, but didn't appear to be thick enough to have run on 11/27. Likely ran on a shallower weak layer - maybe 12/19?

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