Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/12/23) A few deep debris piles can be seen in this photo.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Meadow Creek

Comments:

A very large avalanche on an E-NE slope around 9200'. Other debris piles can be spotted in the second photo. The crowns are hard to see or were buried in the storm.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E (NE)
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D2.5
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/12/23) A few deep debris piles can be seen in this photo.
(3/12/23) A very large avalanche occurred on a E-NE slope around 9200' above Meadow Creek in the Sawtooth mountains.