Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/12/23) A persistent slab avalanche on a SE slope at 9000' in Lola Creek. Based on the aspect and the appearance of the crown, this slide likely failed on a layer of facets below a melt freeze crust.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Lola Creek

Comments:

A persistent slab avalanche on a SE slope at 9000' in Lola Creek. The slide failed on a layer of facets below a melt freeze crust.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/12/23) A persistent slab avalanche on a SE slope at 9000' in Lola Creek. Based on the aspect and the appearance of the crown, this slide likely failed on a layer of facets below a melt freeze crust.