Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Feb 5, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Blackman Peak

Comments:

Small wind slab that formed lee to NW wind. Ran about 1,300' to the valley bottom. Deep debris pile in channeled terrain.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
S (S)
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural