Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 9, 2023 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Backside of Copper

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
8500ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Jan 5, 2023 (SH)
Comments:

All characteristics are approximate as crowns were quite filled in. Size may be closer to D1.5. Apparent depth is consistent with 1/5 weak layer.

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