Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/6/23) Numerous wind-driven avalanches on the east face of Della Mtn between 6000-6800'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Della Mtn

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
6600ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
70ft
Comments:

Slides were 30-100 feet wide. They failed in wind-affected areas but displayed more persistent character

Media

(3/6/23) Numerous wind-driven avalanches on the east face of Della Mtn between 6000-6800'.