Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers in the Fishhook Drainage in the Sawtooths. It likely failed on a persistent weak layer buried in the first week of January. 8700', N-NW.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 15, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Fishhook drainage

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
8700ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
r-Remote
Weak Layer:
Jan 5, 2023 (SH)
Comments:

Weak layer unconfirmed, but strongly suspected.

Media

This avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers in the Fishhook Drainage in the Sawtooths. It likely failed on a persistent weak layer buried in the first week of January. 8700', N-NW.
Public Field Report: Fishhook Drainage, 8700’, N-NW, ~ 35 degree slope
Avalanche near Iowa Pk in the Fishhook Drainage of the Sawtooths.