Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/11/23) Two large persistent slab avalanches on easterly aspects at 9700'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Prairie Creek

Comments:

One large avalanche released on a NE slope around 9700'.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E (NE,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9700ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/11/23) Two large persistent slab avalanches on easterly aspects at 9700'.