Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/11/23) One large avalanche released on an NW slope at 7400' during the storm's end.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Independence Gulch

Comments:

One large avalanche released on an NW slope at 7400' during the storm's end. A faint large avalanche is in the upper bowl on a west slope at 8000'.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
7400ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/11/23) One large avalanche released on an NW slope at 7400' during the storm's end.