Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This very large natural persistent slab avalanche was observed by professionals at Sun Valley Heli Ski. It failed on an E/SE-facing slope at upper elevations in the Boulder Mountains.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 3, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Goat Creek - Boulder Mtns

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE (E)
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
U-Unknown
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
1310ft

Media

This very large natural persistent slab avalanche was observed by professionals at Sun Valley Heli Ski. It failed on an E/SE-facing slope at upper elevations in the Boulder Mountains.