Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/12/23) Many large avalanches failing on various weak layers on E-SE slopes.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Frenchman Creek

Comments:

Numerous slab avalanches on SE slopes of varying elevations in the Frenchman drainage. Some avalanches stepped down into deeper crusts in the snowpack.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
4
Aspect:
E (SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/12/23) Many large avalanches failing on various weak layers on E-SE slopes.