Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/5/23) A group of skiers watched this avalanche release on Sunday, while they were over on Mushroom Ridge.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 5, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Governors Punchbowl

Comments:

A group of skiers on Mushroom Ridge watched this avalanche release naturally.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
160ft

Media

(3/5/23) A group of skiers watched this avalanche release on Sunday, while they were over on Mushroom Ridge.