Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/5/23) A large avalanche in a heavily wind-loaded east-facing slope around 9900'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Beaver Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (NE)
Start Zone Elev:
9900ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
330ft
Comments:

Unknown HS versus HS and wind slab vs persistent slab.

Media

(3/5/23) A large avalanche in a heavily wind-loaded east-facing slope around 9900'.