Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/5/23) Multiple crowns along this face appears to be linked to a persistent slab.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Owl Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
250ft
Comments:

Difficult to say whether these slides all failed as 1 larger (D2.5) avalanche or individually.

Media

(3/5/23) Multiple crowns along this face appears to be linked to a persistent slab.