Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/11/23) Multiple large avalanches on W-N-NW slopes at 7200-8000'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Keystone Gulch

Comments:

Multiple large avalanches on W-N-NW slopes with most crowns at 7200-8200'.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
12
Aspect:
NW (SW,NW,W)
Start Zone Elev:
8200ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/11/23) Multiple large avalanches on W-N-NW slopes at 7200-8000'.
(3/11/23) Natural avalanches failing on NW slopes at 8200'.