Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Very large avalanche along Hyndman Ck. NW aspect at 7,800'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 14, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Hyndman Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
7800ft
Size:
D2.5
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Very large avalanche along Hyndman Ck. NW aspect at 7,800'.
Crown profile of a very large avalanche along Hyndman Ck. NW aspect at 7,800'. It released sometime around (3/14/23). A crust capped the top of the very weak February facets. The primary failure layer was small facets above this crust.
Very large avalanche along Hyndman Ck. NW aspect at 7,800'. It released sometime around (3/14/23).