Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This avalanche was triggered by motorized users in Pole Creek, probably on January 14th. It likely failed on a persistent weak layer buried in the first week of January. 9200', N.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 14, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Pole Creek

Comments:

Pin very approximate, exact location unknown

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D1
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
Depth:
1ft
Width:
50ft
Weak Layer:
Jan 5, 2023 (SH)
Comments:

Weak layer unknown by strongly suspected based on nature of slide

Media

This avalanche was triggered by motorized users in Pole Creek, probably on January 14th. It likely failed on a persistent weak layer buried in the first week of January. 9200', N.