Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Bayhorse Rd

Comments:

Dozens of avalanches. An estimated 80% of the avalanche terrain released. One outbuilding was struck. One play structure was grazed.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
15
Aspect:
N (NW,NE,E)
Start Zone Elev:
6400ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

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Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches above Bayhorse Rd at the mouth of Muldoon canyon, Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,200'-5,800'.