Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/11/23) A very large avalanche occurred on a south-facing slope at 9900'. This persistent slab likely failed on a layer of facets on top of a melt-freeze crust and wrapped multiple terrain features.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 10, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Eagle Creek

Comments:

A very large avalanche occurred on a south-facing slope at 9900'. This persistent slab likely failed on a layer of facets on top of a melt-freeze crust and wrapped multiple terrain features.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
S (SE,SW)
Start Zone Elev:
9900ft
Size:
D3.5
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/11/23) A very large avalanche occurred on a south-facing slope at 9900'. This persistent slab likely failed on a layer of facets on top of a melt-freeze crust and wrapped multiple terrain features.