Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

These very large avalanches released on E and SE facing slopes of Parks Pk in the Sawtooths. The slides appear to have started as simple wind slabs before stepping down in places to break into more deeply buried weak layers. They ran approximately 1,500 vertical feet.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Feb 21, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Parks Pk

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SE

Start Zone Elev:

10100ft

Size:

D2.5

Trigger:

N-Natural

Media

These very large avalanches released on E and SE facing slopes of Parks Pk in the Sawtooths. The slides appear to have started as simple wind slabs before stepping down in places to break into more deeply buried weak layers. They ran approximately 1,500 vertical feet.

This very large avalanche released on a SE face of Parks Pk in the Sawtooths. It ran approximately 1,500 vertical feet.