Avalanche Occurrence

Public Field Report: Observation peak behind Stanley lake

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 15, 2023 (Exact)

Location:

Stanley Lake Creek

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE (E,NE)

Start Zone Elev:

8000ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

AM-Snowmobile
u-Unintentional

Weak Layer:

Jan 5, 2023 (SH)

Comments:

Weak layer strongly suspected, but not confirmed.

Public Field Report: Observation peak behind Stanley lake

This avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler in upper Stanley Lake Cr. at the very northern end of the Sawtooths. The rider managed to get off the slab and was not caught. The slide likely released on a persistent weak layer that buried in early January. 8000', NE.